Tools for clinical toxicology on the World Wide Web: review and scenario

Clinical toxicologists are entrusted with the health and safety of humans and animals exposed to toxic substances. To do their jobs well they need a solid knowledge of toxicological principles, an ability to handle emergent situations, a "bedside" manner that results in a good rapport with patients, and the ability to access current and accurate information in order to properly care for the afflicted. An information armamentarium that is increasingly digital and Web-based is becoming a necessity. This article reviews Web resources that can assist the toxicologist. A case scenario is presented to provide a practical perspective to the information tools outlined.