title: Clinical approach to toxicities.
abstract: Toxicities are a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. This article discusses the clinical approach to the poisoned patient from the initial telephone call by the owner to presentation, management, and monitoring of the patient in the emergency department. Topics discussed include telephone triage, diagnosis, management, and monitoring of the poisoned patient.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Service, Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Drobatz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*