MEDLINEplus Health Information: Return to home page   A service of the National Library of Medicine: Go to NLM home page
Search     Advanced Search    Site Map    About MEDLINEplus    Home
Health Topics: conditions, diseases and wellness Drug Information: generic and brand name drugs Dictionaries: spellings and definitions of medical terms Directories: doctors, dentists and hospitals Other Resources: organizations, libraries, publications, MEDLINE

Medical Encyclopedia

Disease     Injury     Nutrition     Poison     Special     Surgery     Symptoms     Tests

 
Overview   

Poison Control Centers in the U.S.A.

Definition:

A nationwide resource that provides information about all aspects of poisoning and refers patients to treatment centers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Poison Control Center telephone numbers were accurate to Applied Medical Informatics' knowledge as of the date of release of this version of the product. Poison Control Center telephone numbers are subject to change, and you should therefore frequently check and record in a readily accessible place the phone number of the Poison Control Center nearest you. If a number contained in this product appears to be incorrect and you are in immediate need of assistance, you should contact emergency services in your area. APPLIED MEDICAL INFORMATICS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY INACCURACIES OR CHANGES IN THE PHONE NUMBERS LISTED.

* Indicates a Poison Center designated as a Regional Center by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Related topics:
Poison Control Centers for Alabama - Hawaii
Poison Control Centers for Idaho - Montana
Poison Control Centers for Nebraska - Pennsylvania
Poison Control Centers for Rhode Island - Wyoming


Adam

The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Copyright 2000 adam.com, Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.

Health Topics | Drug Information | Dictionaries | Directories | Other Resources