Results 241 to 250 of about 60,059 (301)

Poison control centers.

Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique, 2000
Abstract In the United States, poison control centers (PCC) comprise a national network of consulting services to promote the prevention and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose. Similar centers exist worldwide, functioning in both industrialized nations, and, to a lesser extent, in countries with developing economies.
  +12 more sources

SURVEY OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS

Pediatrics, 1959
As of April, 1958, there were 124 poison control centers in 40 states and territories. The results of a study of the operations of 102 of these centers are presented. Coordination of activities of poison control centers is desirable, especially where more than one center serve the same area.
H M, CANN, H L, VERHULST, D S, NEYMAN
openaire   +2 more sources

Poison Control Centers

Southern Medical Journal, 1991
Most regions of the United States are served by poison control centers that provide 24-hour toxicologic guidance resulting in the home management of most poison exposures. It has been suggested that without public access to a poison control hotline the majority of poison-exposed patients would seek medical care in emergency departments or other ...
W D, King, P A, Palmisano
openaire   +2 more sources

Lithium Poisoning From a Poison Control Center Perspective

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 2000
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the severity of lithium poisoning from a poison control center-based population and the correlation of the Hansen and Amdisen classification with outcome and lithium levels in that setting. All lithium overdoses brought to the attention of the poison control center were prospectively observed during 1 year ...
B, Bailey, M, McGuigan
openaire   +2 more sources

POISON CONTROL CENTERS

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1957
To the Editor:— In the Oct. 12, 1957, issue ofThe Journal, page 686, is an excellent summary on first-aid measures for poisoning. There is a growing interest in the United States in the control of accidental poisoning. In addition to the A. M. A.'s Committee on Toxicology, the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Accident Prevention has a ...
openaire   +2 more sources

National Clearinghouse for Poison Control Centers

Clinical Toxicology, 1978
The Clearinghouse was originally conceived to coordinate information flow among the then few Poison Control Centers. Services were to be provided through the state health departments where complete control over the individual state's poison centers was to reside.
J, Crotty, G, Armstrong
openaire   +2 more sources

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy