Management of poisonings: the pharmacist’s role
How to identify, diagnose and manage poisonings in an emergency care setting.
Shutterstock.com
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.
Get unlimited access to all content
You’ve reached your limit of premium articles on The Pharmaceutical Journal for this month.
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Become a member of the RPS or subscribe to continue reading and access the full range of information and news on pharmacy.
Become a member or subscribe
Register for free to keep on reading
Access two premium articles as a registered user.
Register
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Get unlimited access to all content
You’ve reached your limit of premium articles on The Pharmaceutical Journal for this month.
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Become a member of the RPS or subscribe to continue reading and access the full range of information and news on pharmacy.
Become a member or subscribe
Register for free to keep on reading
Access two premium articles as a registered user.
Register
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Get unlimited access to all content
You’ve reached your limit of premium articles on The Pharmaceutical Journal for this month.
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Become a member of the RPS or subscribe to continue reading and access the full range of information and news on pharmacy.
Become a member or subscribe
Register for free to keep on reading
Access two premium articles as a registered user.
Register
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Get unlimited access to all content
You’ve reached your limit of premium articles on The Pharmaceutical Journal for this month.
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Become a member of the RPS or subscribe to continue reading and access the full range of information and news on pharmacy.
Become a member or subscribe
Register for free to keep on reading
Access two premium articles as a registered user.
Register
Already an RPS member or registered? Log in
Last updated
