Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies Textbook 10th Edition is the Official Textbook.
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January | Historical Principles and Perspectives
Toxicologic Plagues and Disasters in History
Initial Evaluation of the Patient: Vital Signs and Toxic syndromes
Principles of Managing Acutely Poisoned or Overdose Patient
Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory Principles
Techniques Used to Prevent Gastrointestinal Absorption
Antidotes in Depth: Syrup of Ipecac
Antidotes in Depth: Activated Charcoal
Antidotes in Depth: Whole Bowel Irrigation and other Intestinal Evacuants
Pharmacokinetic and Toxicokinetic Principles
Principles and Techniques Applied to Enhance Elimination
Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
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February |
Withdrawal Principles
Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Principles
Electrophysiologic and Electrocardiographic Principles
Hemodynamic Principles
Hematologic Principles
Renal Principles
Reproductive and Perinatal Principles
Pediatric Principles
Geriatric Principles
Postmortem Toxicology
Organ Procurement from Poisoned Patients
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March |
Acetaminophen
Antidotes in Depth: N-Acetylcysteine
Salicylates
Antidotes in Depth: Sodium Bicarbonate
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Colchicine, Podophylline and the Vinca Alkaloids
Special Considerations: Intrathecal Administration of Xenopbiotics
Opioids
Antidotes in Depth: Opioid Antagonists
Dieting Agents and Regimens
Iron
Antidotes in Depth: Deferoxamine
Vitamins
Essential Oils
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April |
Herbal Preparations
Athletic Performance Enhancers
Food Poisoning
Botulism
Antidotes in Depth: Botulinum Antitoxin
Risk Assessment and Risk Communication
Hazmat Incident Response
Chemical Weapons
Biological Weapons
Radiation
Antidotes in Depth: Potassium Iodide
Antidotes in Depth: DTPA
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May |
Anticonvulsants
Antidotes in Depth: L-Carnitine
Antidiabetics and Hypoglycemics
Antidotes in Depth: Dextrose
Antidotes in Depth: Octreotide
Thyroid and Antithyroid Medications
Antihistamines and Decongestants
Antidotes in Depth: Physostigmine salicylate
AntimigraineMedications
Antineoplastics Overview
Antineoplastics: Methotrexate
Antidotes in Depth: Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Folic Acid
Antidotes in Depth: Glucarpidase (Carboxypeptidase G2)
Special Considerations: Extravasation of Xenobiotics
Miscellaneous Antineoplastics
Pharmaceutical Additives
Antibacteria, Antifungals and Antivirals
Antituberculous Medications
Antidotes in Depth: Pyridoxine
Antimalarials
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June |
Anticoagulants
Antidotes in Depth: Vitamin K1
Antidotes in Depth: Protamine
Calcium Channel Blockers
Antidotes in Depth: Insulin-Euglycemia Therapy
Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists
Antidotes in Depth: Glucagon
Other Antihypertensives
Antidysrrhytmics
Cardioactive Setroids
Antidotes in Depth: Digoxin-Specific Antibody Fragments
Methylxanthines and Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists
Local Anesthetics
Antidotes in Depth: Intravenous Fat Emulsions
Inhalational Anesthetics
Neuromuscular Blockers
Antidotes in Depth: Dantrolene Sodium
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July |
Antipsychotics
Lithium
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Atypical Antidepressants
Cyclic Antidepressants
Sedative-Hypnotics
Antidotes in Depth: Flumazenil
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Internal Concealment of Xenobiotics
Antidotes in Depth: Benzodiazepines
Ethanol
Antidotes in Depth: Thiamine Hydrochloride
Ethanol Withdrawal
Disulfiram and Disulfiram-like Reactions
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August |
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Inhalants
Hallucinogens
Cannabinoids
Nicotine
Phencylcidine and Ketamine
Aluminium
Antiseptics, Disinfectants and Sterilants
Camphor and Moth repellants
Caustics
Hydrofluoric Acid and Fluorides
Antidotes in Depth: Calcium
Hydrocarbons
Toxic Alcohols
Special Considerations: Diethylene Glycol
Antidotes in Depth: Fomepizole
Antidotes in Depth: Ethanol
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September |
Antimony
Arsenic
Antidotes in Depth: Dimercaprol (British Anti-Lewsite or BAL)
Bismuth
Cadmium
Cesium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Antidotes in Depth: Succimer (2,3 Dimercaptosuccinic Acid)
Antidotes in Depth: Edetate Calcium Disodium)
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Antidotes in Depth: Prussian Blue
Zinc
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October |
Barium
Fumigants
Herbicides
Insecticides: Organic Phosphorus compounds and carbamates
Antidotes in Depth: Pralidoxime
Antidotes in Depth: Atropine
Insecticides: Organic Chlorines, Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids and Insect Repellants
Sodium Monofluoroacetate and Fluoroacetamide
Phosphorus
Strychnine
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November |
Mushrooms
Plants
Arthropods
Antidotes in Depth: Antivenom (Scorpion and Spider)
Marine Envenomations
Snakes and Other Reptiles
Antidotes in Depth: Antivenoms (Crotaline)
Poison Prevention and Education
Poison Centres and Poison Epidemiology
International Perspectives on Medical Toxicology
Principles of Epidemiology and Research Design
Adverse Drug Events and Postmarketing Surveillance
Medication Safety and Adverse Drug Events
Risk Management and Legal Principles
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December |
Industrial Poisoning: Information and Control
Nantoxicology
Simple Asphyxiants and Pulmonary Irritants
Carbon Monoxide
Antidotes in Depth: Hyperbaric Oxygen
Cyanide and Hydrogen Sulphide
Antidotes in Depth: Sodium and Amyl Nitrite
Antidotes in Depth: Sodium thiosulphate
Antidotes in Depth: Hydroxocobalamine
Methemoglobin Inducers
Antidotes in Depth: Methylene Blue
Smoke Inhalation
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