Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners
D. K. Molina, M.D., Veronica Hargrove
- 260 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners
D. K. Molina, M.D., Veronica Hargrove
About This Book
Forensic professionals, particularly medical examinersāoften working through heavy caseloadsārequire quick and easy access to reliable sources of information to help interpret toxicology results. While several in-depth resources are available, they are often large, cumbersome, and contain more information than is often needed.
The Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners is a concise handbook referencing the most common toxic substances and their reported non-toxic, toxic, and lethal concentrations, making it an ideal text for quick reference in the lab or autopsy room.
Features of the Second Edition:
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- Explains the principles of postmortem toxicology and the factors which must be considered
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- Provides tables of toxicologic data for over 200 commonly encountered substances, including drugs of abuse, poisons, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications
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- Includes discussion and description of the novel psychoactive drugsāincluding synthetic opioids, cannabinoids, stimulants and hallucinogens
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- Supplemental appendices provide additional information regarding specimen types and selection, testing methodologies, normal laboratory values, and conversion charts
The busy forensic professional needs a concise handbook that provides critical information quickly and accurately. This heavily referenced text offers an easy-to-use format allowing for rapid access for both routine daily use and preparation for courtroom testimony.
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DrugsāAlzheimerās disease Donepezil (Aricept) Galantamine (Razadyne, Reminyl, Nivalin) Huperzine A Ladostigil Metrifonate Rivastigmine (Exelon) Tacrine (Cognex) | Drugsāmyasthenia gravis Ambenonium (Mytelase) Edrophonium (Tensilon, Enlon, Reversol) Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Physostigmine (Antilirium) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol) | Drugsāglaucoma Demecarium (Humorsol) Echothiophate (Phospholine iodide) | Poisonsānerve agents Cyclosarin Sarin Soman Tabun VX VE VG VM |
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Acephate (Orthene) Aldicarb (Temik) Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) Bendiocarb (Ficam) Bufencarb Carbaryl (Sevin) Carbofuran (Furadan) Carbophenothion (Trithion) Chlorfenvinphos (Birlane) Chlorpyrifos (Dursban, Lorsban) Coumaphos (Co-Ral) Crotoxyphos (Ciodrin, Ciovap) Crufomate (Ruelene) Demeton (Systox) Diazinon (Spectracide) | Dichlorvos (DDVP, Vapona) Dicrotophos (Bidrin) Diisopropyl fluorophosphate (Dyflos) Dimethoate (Cygon, De-Fend) Dioxathion (Delnav) Disulfoton (Di-Sys... |