CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 14 ( 4 ) , ( 1979)
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Accidental, occupational, and intentional pesticide poisonings continue to be a national problem. Recent epidemiological studies have suggested that approximately 3000 patients are hospitalized f o r pesticide poisonings each year and for each inpatient t h e r e are 15 other cases treated as outpatients. The Environmental Protection Agency has funded our Center to provide consultation to those physicians and other health professionals needing assistance in the treatment of pesticide poisonings. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network, utilizing toll-free telephone numbers, provides consultation f o r the management of pesticide poisonings for the 48 contiguous st a t e s with 24-hr physician coverage. Services offered include product active ingredient identification, toxicological and symptomatic review, and specific treatment recommendations. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network is offered through the Medical University of South Carolina and is provided jointly by the South Carolina Pesticide Epidemiologic Studies Center and the Drug and Poison Information Center. Call toll free 1-800-845-7633. In South Carolina call 1-800922-0193. Provided by the South Carolina Pesticide Epidemiologic Studies Center and the Drug and Poison Information Center, Medical University of South Carolina. S. Hope Sandifer, M.D. Harold L. Trammell, Pharm.D. South Carolina Pesticide Epidemiologic Studies Center Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina 29403
459 Copyright 0 1979 hy Marcel Dekker. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Neither this work nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming. and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Clinical Toxicology Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by University of Otago on 01/09/15 For personal use only.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Accidental, occupational, and intentional pesticide poisonings continue to be a national problem. Recent epidemiological studies have suggested that approximately 3000 patients are hospitalized f o r pesticide poisonings each year and for each inpatient t h e r e are 15 other cases treated as outpatients. The Environmental Protection Agency has funded our Center to provide consultation to those physicians and other health professionals needing assistance in the treatment of pesticide poisonings. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network, utilizing toll-free telephone numbers, provides consultation f o r the management of pesticide poisonings for the 48 contiguous st a t e s with 24-hr physician coverage. Services offered include product active ingredient identification, toxicological and symptomatic review, and specific treatment recommendations. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network is offered through the Medical University of South Carolina and is provided jointly by the South Carolina Pesticide Epidemiologic Studies Center and the Drug and Poison Information Center. Call toll free 1-800-845-7633. In South Carolina call 1-800922-0193. Provided by the South Carolina Pesticide Epidemiologic Studies Center and the Drug and Poison Information Center, Medical University of South Carolina. S. Hope Sandifer, M.D. Harold L. Trammell, Pharm.D. South Carolina Pesticide Epidemiologic Studies Center Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina 29403
459 Copyright 0 1979 hy Marcel Dekker. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Neither this work nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming. and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
