Description: Toxicology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and toxic reactions to chemical substances, drugs and environmental toxins.

Indications:

• Acute poisoning (e.g. by medication, chemicals, drugs)
• Chronic toxin exposure (e.g. heavy metals, pesticides)
• Reactions to poisonous plants and animals
• Overdoses

Procedure:

• Diagnosis: medical history, clinical examination, specific blood and urine tests, toxicological analyses.
• Therapy: activated charcoal, gastric lavage, antidotes, hemodialysis procedures, supportive measures (fluid therapy, symptomatic treatment).
• Follow-up care: monitoring of organ functions, rehabilitation and advice to avoid future exposure.

Advantages:

• Rapid identification and treatment of poisoning
• Minimizing damage to organs and tissues
• Improving recovery and preventing recurrence