Poisons: An Introduction for Forensic Investigators

ISBN-13: 9780367778989 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 386 str.

David J. George

Opis

A unique book on recognition and investigation of criminal poisoning for investigators of all backgrounds and stages of their careers.

Poisons: An Introduction for Forensic Investigators is a concise yet comprehensive overview of toxicants and unanticipate

Spis treści

Part I. Poison 1. Poison and Poisoning 2. Poison Exposure 3. Poison Absorption 4. Poison Biodisposition 5. Poison Detection 6. Poisoning Treatment Part II. Potential Poisons 7. Arsenic 8. Carbon Monoxide 9. Cyanide 10. Ethylene Glycol 11. Nicotine 12. Strychnine 13. Thallium 14. Aspirin 15. Acetaminophen 16. Alcohol 17. Opioids 18. Antidepressants 19. Benzodiazepines 20. Stimulants 21. Emerging Recreational Psychotropics 22. Food Poisoning 23. Plants and Mushrooms 24. Pesticides Part III. Poisoning 25. Accidental Poisoning 26. Suicidal Poisoning 27. Homicidal Poisoning 28. Poisonous Women 29. Healthcare Serial Poisoners 30. Hospitalized Patients Poisoned by Visitors 31. Medical Child Abuse and Homicide 32. Drug Abuse Fatalities 33. Celebrity Drug Deaths 34. Drug-Facilitated Crimes 35. Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault 36. Drug Product Tampering 37. Assassination 38. Multiple Victim Poisonings Appendices

O autorze

David J. George, Ph.D. is a clinical toxicologist and general pharmacologist with broad interests and extensive experience in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry.