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Neurotoxic emergencies.

Authors :
Barry JD
Wills BK
Source :
The Psychiatric clinics of North America [Psychiatr Clin North Am] 2013 Jun; Vol. 36 (2), pp. 219-44. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Apr 11.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

This article is intended for clinicians treating neurotoxic emergencies. Presented are causative agents of neurotoxic emergencies, many of which are easily mistaken for acute psychiatric disorders. Understanding the wide variety of agents responsible for neurotoxic emergencies and the neurotransmitter interactions involved will help the psychiatrist identify and treat this challenging population.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects

Subjects :
Decontamination methods
Humans
Mental Disorders diagnosis
Mental Disorders drug therapy
Mental Disorders therapy
Synaptic Transmission drug effects
Emergency Services, Psychiatric
Mental Disorders chemically induced
Psychotropic Drugs toxicity
Xenobiotics toxicity

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-3147
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Psychiatric clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23688689
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2013.02.003
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