The selected information sources on poisoning and toxicology

The third leading cause of unintentional injury death in 1993 was poisoning by solids and liquids, just behind motor vehicle accidents and falls. Poisoning and toxicology impacts all health care professionals. Physicians and emergency medicine professionals manage acute care, health educators address prevention and public education, and researchers focus on advancements. This article is an introduction to selected basic through advanced print and electronic information sources for anyone interested in poisoning and toxicology. All sources are available through the Hawaii Medical Library.