Goldfrank's begins with a historical perspective on medical toxicology principles and the general approach to the patient. It then progresses to the fundamental principles of medical toxicology,...

Provides a stepwise approach to the evaluation and treatment of coma, seizures, shock, and other complications of poisoning and the proper use of gastric decontamination and dialysis procedures....

Contents: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment -- Specific Poisons and Drugs: Diagnosis and Treatments -- Therapeutic Drugs and Antidotes -- Environmental and Occupational Toxicology -- Index.