Citation

Haxhimeri K, Ramlawi M. Rev. Med. Suisse 2021; 17(746): 1360-1363.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Medecine et Hygiene)

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Abstract

The emergency physician is frequently called upon to take care of intoxicated patients. The identification of the culprit is a diagnostic challenge when the clinical picture is discordant, or the poisoning uncertain. Toxicological screening is of limited usefulness to the ED physician.

RESULTS from indiscriminate use can be misleading. The " all-out " search for toxins is expensive and rarely influences the treatment strategy. In the era of the " choosing wisely " campaign, a pragmatic and thoughtful use of toxicological testing is justified.

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