The UK NPIS online clinical toxicology database. For poisons info health professionals should use TOXBASE, others should contact NHS 111 or in emergencies 999
Following the work of an Expert Advisory Group our position statement on the use of the SNAP Regimen for the treatment of paracetamol toxicity has been revised to include adults & children @TOXBASE@basl_events.
See the statement here: https://t.co/2s6yJvtaTq
Can we just take a minute to shout out to @TOXBASE for being, essentially, brilliant?
“Your pt had taken this much of that? That’s less than other people have who were fine. Have they got these findings? If they do, do this. If they don’t, its probably fine not to do much.” 👍
Our #IHR_Strengthening project team works with public health institutions in Africa and Asia to better prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. Our Radiation, Chemical and Environmental (RCE) hazards team work to strengthen & improve responses to chemical incidents
Congratulations to Prof Sally Bradberry, Director of Birmingham National Poisons Information Service Unit who delivered the annual Louis Roche lecture @eapcct “Rethinking alcohol: a call for ACTion.” #EAPCCT2022
Please be aware. It comes as a timely reminder as we head into winter - if in need of help in managing toxic alcohol exposure, you know where to find us.
Baroness @IloraFinlay hosted @APPCOG_UK’s workshop exploring the collection of current incident data on #carbonmonoxide & opportunities for improving data practices, funded by @GasSafetyTrust & featuring expert contributions from @NGNgas, @Hazelton_MH & Dr. Gill Jackson @TOXBASE