AI Article Synopsis

  • This article is the final installment of a three-part series about treating poisoned patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
  • It specifically addresses natural toxins, including heavy metals and toxins from plants, mushrooms, insects, and snakes.
  • The first article covered general patient care and lab testing, while the second article categorized and examined specific toxic agents.

Article Abstract

This is the third article of a three-part series that reviews the care of poisoned patients in the ICU. This article focuses on natural toxins, such as heavy metals and those produced by plants, mushrooms, arthropods, and snakes. The first article discussed the general approach to the patient, including laboratory testing; the second article focused on specific toxic agents, grouped into categories.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.11-0295DOI Listing

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