Title
Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Organophosphorus Compounds [electronic resource] / Mahdi Balali-Mood, Mohammad Abdollahi, editors.
ISBN
9781447156253 (electronic book)
1447156250 (electronic book)
9781447156246
Publication Details
Dordrecht : Springer, 2013.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (264 pages) : illustrations
Call Number
QH506
Dewey Decimal Classification
615.95
Summary
This book explains the chemistry of Organophosphorus compounds (OPs), their mechanism of toxicity and the history of OPs from their initial discovery to the development of new compounds such as Novichoks. It details the harmful effects to human health both as a result of acute and chronic OP exposure and the necessary clinical management of affected patients to reduce their toxic side effects. The book also explains the detrimental effect that OPs have had on the environment and the efforts being made to prevent this in the future. Finally, the book looks at the incidents where OPs have been used as chemical warfare agents. Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Organophosphorus Compounds aims to act as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of OPs and is a key resource for clinical toxicologists and related health professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and clinical management of OP patients, toxicologists and other scientists involved in research on OPs including regulatory issues and postgraduate students in Toxicology and related fields.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
Chemistry and Classification of OP Compounds
History of the Use and Epidemiology of Organophosphorus Poisoning
Acute Toxicity of Organophosphorus Compounds
Chronic Toxicity of Organophosphorus Compounds
Toxicity and Novel Biomarkers of OP Exposure
Clinical Management of Acute OP Pesticide Poisoning
Clinical Management of Organophosphorus Nerve Agents' Poisonings
Occupational and Environmental Aspectsof Organophosphorus Compounds
Summary, Discussion, and Conclusions.
