The role of the laboratory in acute poisoning: case histories.
We describe case histories and management of four patients poisoned with different compounds. The role of the laboratory, particularly of toxicological analysis, in the management of poisoned patients is examined.
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning; D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning; D005026:Ethylene Glycols / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning; D005260:Female; D006464:Hemoperfusion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning / Q000652:urine; D011041:Poisoning / Q000097:blood* / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D005026:Ethylene Glycols; D000639:Amitriptyline; D000082:Acetaminophen; D010672:Phenytoin