title: Poisoning and drug overdose.
abstract: Poisoning is a common cause for intensive care unit admission for both children and adults, and most poisoning victims are effectively treated using standard decontamination measures and supportive care. For a small number of poisons, acceleration of toxin removal with hemodialysis or hemofiltration is indicated. Similarly, specific antidotes are indicated in a few selected circumstances. Rarely, patients may benefit from more aggressive supportive techniques such as cardiopulmonary bypass.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Vernon
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Gleich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy*; D016060:Sorption Detoxification / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes