title: Current management of the poisoned patient.
abstract: Management of the poisoned patient is a common and difficult problem for many practitioners. I present a clinical approach to the management of these patients, with emphasis on recent advances and controversies. Efficacy of gastric emptying, activated charcoal, manipulation of urinary pH, and indications for dialysis are discussed. Poisonings for which specific antidotes are available are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Yarbrough
mesh_terms: D002606:Charcoal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004639:Emetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006464:Hemoperfusion; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D004639:Emetics; D002606:Charcoal