This is the third article of a three-part series that reviews the care of poisoned patients in the ICU. This article focuses on natural toxins, such as heavy metals and those produced by plants, mushrooms, arthropods, and snakes.
The first article discussed the general approach to the patient, including laboratory testing; the second article focused on specific toxic agents, grouped into categories.
2011-11-02
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Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Department of Medical Toxicology, 925 E McDowell Rd, 2nd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA. michael.levine [at] bannerhealth.com
Chest. 2011 Nov;140(5):1357-70
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