TOXICOLOGY EMERGENCY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT: Comprehensive Strategies for Managing Drug Overdoses, Environmental Exposures, and Envenomations - Softcover

Jeffords MD, Dr. Walter C.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798301475719

Verlag: Independently published, 2024

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Walter C. Jeffords, MD, FAAEM, FACEP
Dr. Walter C. Jeffords is a renowned emergency medicine specialist with decades of experience managing critical toxicological cases. A Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), Dr. Jeffords has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding and treatment of acute toxicological emergencies. As an educator and clinician, he has mentored countless healthcare professionals, shaping the future of toxicology care.

Toxicology Emergency
A Practical Guide to Diagnosis
and Management


Toxicology Emergency: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management by Dr. Walter C. Jeffords offers healthcare professionals an authoritative and practical approach to handling a wide spectrum of toxicological emergencies. Written by a seasoned expert in emergency medicine, this guide addresses the complex challenges posed by drug overdoses, environmental exposures, and envenomations.

This resource equips clinicians with evidence-based strategies and protocols to effectively manage life-threatening situations. Dr. Jeffords combines years of clinical expertise with the latest advances in toxicology to provide a structured and accessible reference.

Key features include:

Drug Overdose Protocols: Comprehensive management of opioid toxicity, anticoagulant overdoses, and anticonvulsant toxicity, with guidance on antidotes and advanced treatment modalities.

Environmental Exposures: Systematic approaches to managing carbon monoxide poisoning, toxic alcohol ingestion, and other exposures, with a focus on diagnostic criteria and supportive care.

Envenomations: Clinical strategies for handling venom-induced anaphylaxis, Hymenoptera stings, and extensive envenomations, emphasizing immunotherapy and critical interventions.

Toxidrome Identification: Clear explanations of anticholinergic and serotonin syndromes to facilitate timely recognition and management.

Case-Based Learning: Real-world examples and practical scenarios to support decision-making in emergency settings.

Designed for clarity and rapid application, this guide is an essential resource for emergency physicians, toxicologists, intensivists, and other acute care providers. Its structured content ensures that practitioners can efficiently navigate the complexities of toxicological emergencies and deliver effective patient care.

This book provides the tools and knowledge necessary for managing critical toxicological conditions with precision and expertise.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798301475719
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 375
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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