This section deals with some of the “heavy hitters” of the toxicology world. Missing or mismanaging these toxins can result in bad outcomes, both for the patient, and for you. It is important that you are familiar with the high points of the diagnosis and treatment of these toxins. This section does not attempt to provide a definitive or detailed resource on these exposures. Consult your toxicology textbook or reference of choice for more details.

DISCLAIMER: Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information below (such as dosing, etc.) at the time of writing, no guarantees are made, and one should consult a current reference or toxicologist before making any treatment decisions.

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