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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