Case Studies in Medical Toxicology

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) National Case Conference (NCC) is a monthly discussions of novel or interesting cases in medical toxicology. Participation is through online webinar, and the conferences are recorded to allow for review at any time. The cases in this book are taken from recordings of NCC with edits and revisions by contributors and editors to demonstrate educational points. The majority of the case information is from the original recording and represents actual patient presentations. However, some of the details have been changed and fictional information added to enhance the educational value. Case Studies in Medical Toxciology covers a broad range of toxicological topics, andspecialty guidance is offered at the end of every case to aid non-toxicologists. The dilemmas are applicable to both academic and clinical medicine. A list of relevant questions is also provided for each case. Subjects include common toxicological problems, rare presentations of common problems, common problems with controversial treatments or difficult diagnoses, and rare problems. Cases are presented in categories including common toxicologic problems, rare presentations of common problems, common problems with controversial treatment or difficult diagnoses, and rare problems. Tips for specific specialties will be included with each case. The reader will develop a broad knowledge of a very comprehensive topic. This book provides an authoritative, accessible resource for emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, toxicologists and primary care physicians

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