Poisoning, Toxidromes

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Description

  • A toxidrome is the constellation of signs and symptoms that result from the effects of a particular toxin (toxic syndrome)
  • Mechanism of action varies with each class of toxin to which the patient may be exposed and the target receptors

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Basics

Description

  • A toxidrome is the constellation of signs and symptoms that result from the effects of a particular toxin (toxic syndrome)
  • Mechanism of action varies with each class of toxin to which the patient may be exposed and the target receptors

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