title: Hazardous chemicals.
abstract: Resuscitation of the patient who has been exposed to a toxic substance requires attention to good supportive care, attention to the safety of the rescuers and emergency department personnel, prompt and thorough decontamination, and use of specific antidotes when available.
mesh_terms: D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003666:Decontamination; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes