title: Use of new and established antidotes.
abstract: Antidotes to poisonings commonly encountered by the emergency physician are emphasized in this article. Indications for use, expected therapeutic actions, side effect, and limitations are discussed. New and controversial antidotal treatments are also considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Bolgiano
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Barish
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes