Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult

This exciting new addition to the popular Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series presents essential information on the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of important toxicoses. Using a succinct and accessible format, the book is organized by major categories of toxicants to aid in rapid differential diagnosis for suspected poisonings. All information is organized alphabetically for ease of use, while accompanying color photos aid in identification. The book's quick-access, clinically-oriented presentation of vital information makes it an ideal guide to handling toxicoses in veterinary practice.The book begins with introductory chapters on decontamination, emergency and supportive therapy, antidotes, and principles of diagnosis. Designed to help you quickly develop a differential diagnosis list; confirm the diagnosis; and manage therapeutic options in poisonings, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology is an invaluable resource for veterinary practitioners and students.

Gary D. Osweiler, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVT is a Professor of Veterinary Toxicology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

Lynn R. Hovda, RPH, DVM, MS, DACVIM is the Director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline and SafetyCall International, PLLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ahna G. Brutlag, DVM, is the Assistant Director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline and SafetyCall International, PLLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, is the Associate Director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline and SafetyCall International, PLLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Preface
Contributor List
Clinical Toxicology
Decontamination and Detoxification of the Poisoned Patient
Emergency Management of the Poisoned Patient
Antidotes and Other Useful Drugs
Laboratory Diagnostics for Toxicology
Specific Toxicants
Alcohols and Glycol Ethers
Alcohols (Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol)
Ethylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol
Construction and Industrial Materials
Glues/Adhesives
Hydrocarbons
Hydrofluoric Acid
Drugs: Human Prescription
5-Fluorouracil
Albuterol
Amphetamines
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Atypical Antipsychotics
Baclofen
Benzodiazepines
Beta®Blockers
Calcipotriene/Calcipotriol
Caclium Channel Blockers
Diuretics
Opioids
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Drugs: Illicit and Recreational
Club Drugs (MDMA, GHB, and Flunitrazapam)
Cocaine
LSD (Lysergic Acid Diamide)
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
Miscellaneous Hallucinogens and Dissociative Agents
Opioids (Illicit)
PCP (Phencyclidine)
Drugs: Over-the-Counter
Acetaminophen
Antitussives/Expectorants (Dextromethorphan)
Aspirin
Decongestants (Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine)
Human NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, etc.)
Imidazoline Decongestants
Nicotine/Tobacco
Vitamins and Minerals
Drugs: Veterinary Prescription
Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonists (Detomidine, Dexmedetomidine, Xylazine, etc.)
Ivermectin/Milbemycin/Moxidectin
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
Pimobendan
Veterinary NS AIDs (Carprofen, Deracoxib, etc.)
Envenomations
Black Widow Spiders
Brown Recluse Spiders
Bufo Toads
Crotalids
Elapids
Scorpions
Wasps, Hornets, Bees
Foods
Bread Dough
Calcium Supplements
Chocolate and Caffeine
Grapes and Raisins
Hops
Macadamia Nuts
Mycotoxins-Aflatoxin
Mycotoxins-Tremorgenic
Onions and Garlic
Salt
Xylitol
Foreign Objects
Foreign Bodies
Garden, Yard, and Farm Chemicals
Blood and Bone Meal
Fertilizers
Herbicides
Methionine
Paraquat
Herbals
Ephedra/Ma Huang
Essential Oils/Liquid Potpourri
Tea Tree/Melaleuca Oil
Home Care and Recreational Products
Acids
Alkalis
Batteries
Matches and Fireworks
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Mothballs
Paintballs
Phenols/Pine Oils
Soaps, Detergents, Fabric Softeners, Enzymatic Cleaners, and Deodorizers
Insecticides and Molluscacides
Amitraz
Metaldehyde Snail and Slug Bait
Organophosphate and Carbamate Insecticides
Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids
Metals and Metalloids
Iron
Lead
Zinc
Non-Drug Consumer Products
Glow Jewelry
Fluoride
Plants and Biotoxins
Blue-green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
Cardiac Glycosides
Lilies
Mushrooms
Oxalates-Insoluble
Oxalates-Soluble
Rhododendrons Azaleas
Sago Palm
Yew
Rodenticides
Anticoagulants
Bromethalin
Cholecalciferol
Phosphides
Strychnine
Toxic Gases
Carbon Monoxide
S moke Inhalation
Reference Information
Information Resources for Toxicology
Equations
Metallic Toxicants Table
Toxic Plant Tables
Topical Toxins Table
Index
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Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion Small Animal Toxicology

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