Neurotoxic Emergencies - 03/08/11
, Brandon K. Wills, DO, MS d, e, fRésumé |
Neurotoxic emergencies are depicted by severe disruption of critical central or peripheral nervous system functions caused by xenobiotics with rapid mechanisms of action. This article reviews 4 categories of neurotoxic emergency: drug-induced and toxin-induced seizures, acute depressed mental status, acute excited mental status, and peripheral neurotoxic agents. Selected xenobiotics, representing the frontiers of neurotoxic emergencies, are discussed in detail based on the major neurotransmitters involved.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Poisoning, Emergency, Overdose, Neurology, Toxicology
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| The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy, position, or doctrine of the US Army, US Navy, DOD, or the US Government. |
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| The authors have nothing to disclose. |
Vol 29 - N° 3
P. 539-563 - août 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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