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Summary
Neurological symptoms are key indicators of acute and chronic poisoning. This review details various intoxicants, their neurological effects, and therapeutic strategies for poisoning management.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Neurology
- Clinical Medicine
Context:
- Poisoning presents with diverse neurological manifestations.
- Understanding these symptoms is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
- A wide range of toxins affect the nervous system.
Purpose:
- To define poisoning and outline its neurological and psychological disturbances.
- To present therapeutic measures for intoxication.
- To describe specific neurological symptoms associated with various poisons.
Summary:
- This review defines poisoning and discusses autonomic, neurological, and psychological disturbances.
- It details therapeutic interventions in a table.
- Neurological symptoms are illustrated using case examples of lead, thallium, parathion (E 605), carbon monoxide, mercury, amphetamine, and botulinum toxin poisoning.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of neurological symptoms in poisoning.
- Aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing toxicological emergencies.
- Serves as a reference for understanding the neurotoxic effects of common poisons.