Abstract:I n the United States every day approximately 2000 cases of intoxication apply to emergency services. Drug intoxication is the most important cause of mortality in adults aged 35-54 years [1]. Cardiovascular drugs are frequently used to commit suicide, and they are at the top of the list of deaths due to poisoning [2]. Standard resuscitation algorithms are often inadequate in intoxications and it is important to consider adjuvant treatments with appropriate antidotes for intoxicated patients. Current treatment… Show more
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