Acute Poisoning – Management Guidelines
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With the availability of a vast number of chemicals and drugs, acute poisoning is a common medical emergency in any country. The exact incidence of this problem in our country remains uncertain but it is estimated that about 10-15 million cases of poisoning are reported every year, of which, more than 50,000 die. The objective of this article is to familiarize the physicians about various steps required in the effective management of patients with acute poisoning.
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تاریخ انتشار 2003