Toxbase allows the user access to the Poisons Database. All the information about drug toxicity, side effects and monitoring can be easily looked up on your iPhone.
A Remorseless Poison
January 18, 2011 by 4 Comments
A 20 year-old female had a polypharmacy overdose 36 hours ago. She has had symptoms of GI upset (nausea and vomiting), some anxiety and mild confusion. Her life is in your hands…
Ethylene glycol inebriation
May 31, 2010 by 2 Comments
A 5 year-old boy is ‘off his face’ after drinking what looked like a nice bottle of cordial. It was actually radiator coolant. You are called for advice.
Chloroquine poisoning?
May 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Two chloroquine tablets have gone missing and the 2 year-old suspect is ‘keeping mum’ about it. Now what do you do? What if life-threatening toxicity occurs?
The Antidote Challenge
May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Take the antidote challenge – see if you’re ready to join the ranks of the toxicology mavens by naming the antidote for each of these poisons.
The ‘sniff a poison’ challenge
February 20, 2010 by 1 Comment
As you are reviewing a poisoned patient you notice an unusual scent on their breath… Welcome to the ‘Sniff a Poison’ Challenge!
Little Willie the Poisoner
February 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Perhaps you know Little Willie the Poisoner?
Willie poisoned his father’s tea;
Father died in agony.
Mother came, and looked quite vexed:
“Really, Will,” she said, “what next?!”…
Toxic Seizures
February 4, 2010 by 3 Comments
A 22 year old female is BIBA in status epileticus. She is believed to have overdosed on her discharge medications following a month long stay as an inpatient on the psychiatric ward.
Strychnine poisoning
March 24, 2009 by 4 Comments
Toxicological conundrum on the pharmacological effects of Strychnine toxicity
