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Abstract

This book entitled “Pocketbook of Poisoning Protocols” edited by V.V. Pillay, Devendra Richhariya, S. Senthilkumaran and other authors is a very handy book for the practicing physicians. This is very specially designed for the management protocols on the common poisoning cases encountered in India.

The information regarding the diagnostic clues, clinical management and forensic issues about the poisons, drugs and toxins is elaborated in a very concise manner in the form of tables and bullet formats.

Most of the outdated concepts regarding the treatment of poisoning are eliminated. The information regarding each poisoning is incorporated in a straightforward, lucid language with regard to their common names, physical appearance, active principles, clinical features, diagnosis, management and forensic aspects. And because of this common format, it will attract the attention of many readers. This has also covered very precisely meticulously preserving and dispatching the viscera, formation of  final opinion in poisoning cases, and giving evidence in the court of law in poisoning cases.

Finally in my opinion this book is very handy (Hence the name Pocketbook), crispy, concept concept-based. Practicing physicians in emergency medicine should keep this book on hand for quick reference.