This revised and expanded reference is a valuable aid for the practicing veterinary clinician in diagnosing and determining treatment for toxic exposures in small animals, and for veterinary students as a supplement to their classroom instruction. It contains chapters addressings nontraditional areas of toxicology not covered in conventional toxicology texts. It also covers areas of toxicology which seem basic but are rarely discussed, such as taking a toxicological history, establishing a minimum database, providing supportive care, and managing emergency treatment of the poisoned patient. The book is organized into three sections, including 20 new chapters and new topics such as grapes and raisins, lilies, Christmas time plants, mercury, and accidental poisoning in non-traditional pets.
Section 1: Toxicologic Concepts 1. General Toxicologic Principles 2. Toxicodynamics and Toxicokinetics NEW! 3. Toxicologic Information Resources 4. Taking a Toxicologic History 5. Initial Management of the Acutely Poisoned Patient 6. Establishing a Minimum Database in Small Animal Poisonings 7. Supportive Care of the Poisoned Patient 8. Toxicologic Decontamination 9. Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Treatment of the Toxicology Case 10. Effective Use of a Diagnostic Laboratory NEW! 11. Considerations in Pediatric and Geriatric Poisoned Patients 12. Considerations in Pregnant/Lactating Poisoned Patients NEW!
Section 2: General Exposures 13. Summary of Small Animal Poison Exposures 14. Adverse Drug Reactions 15. Miscellaneous Indoor Toxicants 16. Indoor Environmental Quality and Health 17. Recreational Drugs 18. Hazards Associated with the Use of Herbal and Other Natural Products 19. Household and Garden Plants 20. Use of Human Poison Centers in the Veterinary Setting 21. Disaster Management NEW! 22. House/Fire By-Products NEW! 23. Antidotes for Specific Toxins 24. Reproductive Toxicology of the Female Companion Animal 25. Reproductive Toxicology of the Male Companion Animal 26. Accidental Poisoning in Non-Traditional Pets NEW!