Toxicology
Lectures
The following lectures on specific poisoning that we commonly address in the MICU are provided by Dr. Anthony Pizon, MD, Chief of the UPMC Division of Medical Toxicology; Director, Toxicology Fellowship:
Additional Reading
A general approach to an intoxicated patient
For review of recent literature on toxicology, visit .
What should you be able to answer after reviewing toxicology?
- Alcohols which elevate osmolal gap
- Recognition of common toxidromes
References
- Mokhlesi B. Adult toxicology in critical care: part I: general approach to the intoxicated patient. CHEST Journal 2003; 123(2): 577.
- Mokhlesi B. Adult toxicology in critical care: Part II: specific poisonings. CHEST Journal 2003; 123(3): 897.