Management of poisonings: the pharmacist’s role
How to identify, diagnose and manage poisonings in an emergency care setting.

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After reading this article, you should be able to:
- Know which substances are commonly involved in poisonings;
- Understand how poisoning cases are diagnosed and identify common toxidromes;
- Understand the management options available to treat poisonings, including categories of antidotes.
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