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Modern Medical Toxicology
VV Pillay
1:
General Principles
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF POISONING*
DIAGNOSIS OF POISONING
DUTIES OF THE DOCTOR IN A CASE OF POISONING
Accessory Points
2:
Corrosive Poisons
MINERAL ACIDS (INORGANIC ACIDS)
Sulphuric Acid (Oil of Vitriol)
Nitric Acid (Aqua Fortis)
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid)
Hydrofluoric Acid
ORGANIC ACIDS
Acetic Acid
Formic Acid
Carbolic Acid (Phenol)
Oxalic Acid (Acid of Sugar)
Salicylic Acid
Accessory Points
ALKALIES
Ammonia
Other Common Alkalies
Accessory Points
3:
Irritant Poisons
INORGANIC IRRITANTS
Non-Metallic Irritants
Phosphorus
Aluminium Phosphide
Iodine
Bromides**
Metallic Irritants
Arsenic
Lead
Mercury (Quick Silver)
Iron
Mode of Action
Other Heavy Metals
Accessory Points
ORGANIC IRRITANTS
Irritants of Plant Origin**
Classification
Glory Lily
Miscellaneous Irritant Plants
Accessory Points
Irritants of Animal Origin
Snakes
General Features of Venomous Snakes (Fig. 3.9)
Physical Characteristics of the Big Four
Common Cobra
Common Krait
Saw-scaled Viper
Russell's Viper
Signs and Symptoms of Snakebite
Elapid bite
Viperid Bite
Hydrophid Bites
Treatment of Snakebite
Arthropods
Accessory Points
MECHANICAL IRRITANTS
4:
Neurotoxic Poisons
CEREBRAL POISONS
Somniferous Group
Opium
Treatment
Postmorten Appearances
Accessory Points
Inebriant Group
Alcohols
Acute Poisoning
Drunkenness
REFERENCES
Accessory Points
Barbiturates
Postmortem Appearances
Chloral Hydrate
Pesticides
Postmortem Appearances
Carbamates
Organochlorines (Chlorinated Hydrocarbons)
Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Naphthalene
Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Formaldehyde (Formalin)
Paraldehyde
Benzodiazepines
Accessory Points
Deliriant Group
Datura (Jimson weed,* Thorn apple, Stinkweed)
Atropa (Belladona, Deadly Nightshade)
Hyoscyamus (Henbane)
Cannabis (Indian Hemp)
Cocaine (Coke, Snow, Cadillac, White Lady)
Treatment
Accessory Points
Antidepressants
Amphetamine
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
Designer Drugs
Cyclic Antidepressants
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)
Classical Neuroleptics
Hallucinogens (Psychedelics)
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)*
Phencyclidine
Accessory Points
SPINAL POISONS
PERIPHERAL NEUROTOXIC POISONS
Accessory Points
5:
Cardiovascular Poisons
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
ANTICOAGULANTS
CARDIOTOXIC POISONS
Accessory Points
6:
Asphyxiant Poisons
7:
Miscellaneous Poisons
ANTIPYRETICS
NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS)
ANTIHISTAMINES
H1-Receptor Antagonists (Classical Antihistamines)
ANTI-INFECTIVES
Antibiotics
Penicillins
Erythromycin
Aminoglycosides
Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
Cephalosporines
Tetracycline
Sulphonamides
Antiamoebic Drugs
Metronidazole
Anti-Malarial Drugs
Quinine
Chloroquine
ANTI-TUBERCULAR AND ANTI-LEPROTIC DRUGS
HYPOGLYCAEMIC AGENTS*
Oral Hypoglycaemics
Sulphonylureas
Biguanides
Insulin
FOOD POISONS
Microorganisms
Bacterial Food Poisoning
Staphylococcus aureus
Bacillus cereus
Shigella
Salmonella
Vibrio
Clostridium
Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium botulinum
Prevention of Botulism
Streptococcus
Campylobacter
Escherichia coli
Viral Gastroenteritis
Other Microorganisms
Food Poisoning Through Plants
Argemone (Prickly Poppy)
Prognosis
Rhubarb
Potato
Lathyrus Sativus (Kesari dal)
Mushrooms
Mushrooms Causing Cellular Destruction
Mushrooms Affecting Autonomic Nervous System
Mushrooms Affecting the Central Nervous System
Mushrooms Affecting Gastrointestinal Tract
Mushrooms Affecting Renal Function
Food Poisoning Through Animal Sources
Chemical Food Poisoning
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
ODDS AND ENDS
Accessory Points
8:
Obstetric and Paediatric Considerations
POISONING AND PREGNANCY
PAEDIATRIC TOXICOLOGY
Accessory Points
9:
Substances of Dependence and Abuse
10:
Analytical Toxicology
BIOCHEMICAL AND HAEMATOLOGICAL TESTS USEFUL IN TOXICOLOGY
ANALYTICAL METHODS USED IN TOXICOLOGY
Appendices
APPENDIX 1
Glasgow Coma Scale*
APPENDIX 2
Major Forensic Science Laboratories in India
APPENDIX 3
Mythological Mycology (Dangerous misconceptions about mushrooms)
APPENDIX 4
Summary of General Management Measures in Acute Poisoning
REFERENCES
APPENDIX 5
Some Important Provisions of the Insecticides Act (1968), and the Insecticides Rules (1971)
INDEX
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