Toxicology in the ICU: part 3: natural toxins

Chest. 2011 Nov;140(5):1357-1370. doi: 10.1378/chest.11-0295.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arthropod Venoms / poisoning*
  • Arthropods
  • Heavy Metal Poisoning
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Mushroom Poisoning / therapy*
  • Plant Poisoning / therapy
  • Poisoning / therapy*
  • Snake Venoms / poisoning*
  • Snakes
  • Toxicology / education*
  • Toxins, Biological*

Substances

  • Arthropod Venoms
  • Snake Venoms
  • Toxins, Biological