This edition is a reference for information related to the clinical management of children and adults whose health has been effected or potentially effected by toxic agents, including drugs, environmental threats, and natural toxins.

Revised edition of: Clinical management of poisoning and drug overdose / [edited by] Lester M. Haddad, Michael W. Shannon, James F. Winchester. 3rd ed. c1998.

Concepts in medical toxicology -- Effects of poisoning by organ system -- Poisoning in special populations -- Biological toxins -- Central nervous system -- Analgesics -- Antimicrobial, chemotherapeutic, and immunosuppressive agents -- Cardiovascular, hematologic, and endocrine agents -- Cams, nutritionals, and performance enhancers -- Toxic metals and minerals -- Pesticides -- Environmental, industrial, and household product toxicology -- Disasters and terrorism.