What services can the Poison Center provide to the Health Care Professional?
The poison center staff will be able to provide initial assessment, triage, management, and monitoring recommendations. In addition to specific information on the toxin in question, detailed information on antidote use, monitoring and availability are also part of our mainstream service. We can also help with identification of the animal, plant, insect or tablet/pill involved in your case. You have access to a board-certified toxicologist 24 hours per day to discuss your dilemma and help with recommendations for care. Since we track occurrence and incidence of poisonings we may have an edge epidemiologically to what is occurring in your area. We are also available in various venues for provision of educational programs, both “in-person” and electronic. Lastly, in the face of a significantly symptomatic (or potential for such) toxic exposures, we can immediately provide information (verbal and printed) to help work towards a positive medical outcome. There are no charges incurred for th
