Toxicology
Interrupts: Toxicants Resulting in Rapid and Severe Clinical Toxicosis
Some toxic agents—“interrupts”—require emergency care for even small exposures.
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Some toxic agents—“interrupts”—require emergency care for even small exposures.
Blister beetles, also known as Spanish fly, contain a toxic substance called cantharidin that can severely injure or kill horses.
Since 2002, the annual number of cases of xylitol toxicosis reported to the ASPCA APCC has risen into the thousands.
Decontamination to minimize or prevent clinical signs of toxicosis is an important step in managing poisoning cases.
Read this article for some very common “toxic” exposures that may sound serious but rarely cause any significant clinical signs.
Many common household items contain elemental iron, which can be toxic if consumed in great enough quantities.
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