title: Delayed poisoning emergencies.
abstract: The American Association of Poison Control Centers (PCCs) has a nationwide toll-free number for contacting regional poison centers. To be automatically connected to a local poison center, call 800/222-1222. EMS providers should follow local protocols to determine how to contact PCCs, either directly or through on-line medical control. Most experts agree that PCCs are a reliable and current source of information on the assessment and treatment of poisoning emergencies.
authors.affiliation: Inter-Canyon Fire/Rescue, Morrison, CO, USA. lgahagan@mindspring.com
authors.forename: Larry D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Gahagan
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hatlestad
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000506:poisoning; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000506:poisoning; D002648:Child; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations / Q000506:poisoning; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000506:poisoning; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000506:poisoning; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000506:poisoning; D007855:Lead Poisoning; D008297:Male; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning; D011039:Poison Control Centers; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States; D014815:Vitamins / Q000506:poisoning
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D014815:Vitamins; D000082:Acetaminophen