Alcoholic Poisoning

[Alcoholic coma by accidental poisoning in children].

Among comas of toxic origin, in children, alcoholic coma due to accidental poisoning is uncommon compared with comas due to drugs or household products. It is however important to make an early diagnosis, for this is a severe from of poisoning, liable to cause irreversible cerebral lesions if not treated very quickly. It almost always causes a flask coma, without localising signs, hypothermia a...

[Acute alcoholic poisoning. Ethyl, methyl and ethylene-glycol alcohols].

Drug Poisoning: Poisoning by Antidepressants

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Alcoholic Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

[Poisoning].

Knowledge of the toxicologic nature of ingested substances provides a proper framework for general and specific therapies best suited to meet the needs of the patient. Monitoring and direct observation provided in the PICU can aid proper therapy for many intoxicants. Good supportive care coupled with specific pharmacotherapy will provide the best chance for a successful outcome.