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Chapter 25 - Neurotoxicology

from Section 3 - Specific Neurological Disorders in Emergency Medicine

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2024

By
Matthew Stripp
Edited by
Thomas P. Campbell  and
Kevin M. Kelly
Thomas P. Campbell
Affiliation:
Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh
Kevin M. Kelly
Affiliation:
Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh
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Summary

Emergency medicine patients may present with a variety of symptoms secondary to the effects of drugs and toxins on the nervous system. A clear understanding of the unique susceptibilities and mechanisms of toxicity can aid in diagnosis and management. Observed effects may be secondary to alterations in neurologic function at any point in signal transmission or development. The number of xenobiotics resulting in disruptions to neurologic function can seem overwhelming, but many characteristics can be examined to inform the care of acutely poisoned patients.

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xenobioticstoxidromeantidoteexcitotoxicitywithdrawal syndromessynthetic drugs of abuse
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Handbook of Emergency Neurology , pp. 357 - 373
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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