Textbook Of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology Vv Pillay 17th Edition Pdf
The term toxicology is used in many settings to refer to the study of poisons and their effects. This high-quality textbook from medical experts is an authoritative reference on the subject. It explains in detail the various ways toxins can harm a living organism, how to identify them, and how best to prevent or treat their effects. This book covers both the venoms of animals and plants as well as exogenous agents such as drugs, pollutants, radiation, chemicals, metals, and infections among others that may be ingested or otherwise introduced into the body by a person. Toxicology is a special interest for any science-minded person or academician who could benefit from this informative volume. The textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology is a systematic compilation of information relating to medicinal aspects of forensic aspects with special reference to forensic toxicology. This book gives the essential information on the forensic aspects of poisonous substances and their effects with special reference to deaths occurring in police custody, suicides, murder and accidental deaths with special reference to deaths occurring in police custody, suicides, murder and accidental deaths. This volume also includes chapters on general toxicology which deals with poisonous substances encountered in everyday life and acute overdosage. It contains a comprehensive guide for determining the cause of death from poison as well as how to treat those affected by or exposed to drugs or chemicals. In addition, this book contains sections on poisons in the environment, poisons of plant origin, and on these subjects more generally written with a particular focus on forensic aspects. This book is for anyone with an interest in the subject. It provides a strong foundation for understanding this field and will appeal to scientists and medical professionals with an interest in toxicology and human health. However, it is also accessible enough for students and interested members of the public to understand its contents. The royalties form part of a fund that supports research into occupational medicine at the Princess Marina Hospital in Kenya. The book is written by Dr V V Pillay, who is an MD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, a barrister-at-law in the UK, and an experienced medical academic. He taught at various institutions, including the University of Nairobi, the University of Guelph in Canada, and has authored over 50 scientific papers. The volume is divided into eleven sections which are further broken down into chapters. There are various recipes given for antidotes to poisons throughout the work. The book includes 362 pages comprising 16 chapters that cover different aspects of Toxicology. 1. General Toxicology , 2. Plant Poisons , 3 .Poisoning by Drugs and Chemicals , 4 . Poisoning by Insecticides , 5 .Poisoning by Medicinal Substances 6. Poisoning by Heavy Metals, 6 .Poisoning by Heavy Metals (chapter 7), 7 . Poisoning by Heavy Metals (chapter 8), 8. Poisoning by Pesticides, 9. Poisons in the Environment, 10. Toxicology in Debate, 11. Forensic Toxicology . The book also contains diagrams that help explain various processes within the body and how poisons affect it.
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