Diagnosis and therapy of anticoagulant rodenticide intoxications.
The mechanism of toxicity and agents of anticoagulant rodenticides are discussed. The diagnosis of anticoagulant poisoning is outlined and discussed by applying clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic response measures as a means to confirm poisoning. Additional therapeutic concerns and newly developed diagnostic tests are discussed. Application of the therapeutic and diagnostic measures provides a successful plan to manage anticoagulant poisonings.
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Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
D000818:Animals; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000506:poisoning*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004285:Dogs; D012378:Rodenticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D012378:Rodenticides; D014812:Vitamin K