title: Online literature retrieval in poison control.
abstract: Modern bibliographic databases include an increasing number of substantial abstracts, as well as other features which contribute to their becoming useful additional tools in poison control. This paper is a contribution to the assessment of their respective value in providing rapid and up-to-date information about toxic effects of drugs and chemicals, as well as about the therapy of poisoning. The main systems compared are Excerpta Medica, Scisearch, and Toxline.
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007256:Information Systems; D008523:MEDLARS; D009862:Online Systems; D011039:Poison Control Centers; D013557:Switzerland; D014481:United States