Davidson 10. Poisoning

Clinical Deep Dives · Jan 11, 2026 · 35m

Poisoning presents medicine with compressed timelines and hidden narratives. Substances enter the body silently, often before intention or consequence is fully understood. This chapter explores how clinicians identify, assess, and manage toxic exposures when certainty is scarce.

In this audio deep dive, we look at toxidromes, dose–response relationships, and the principles that guide decontamination, antidote use, and supportive care. You’ll hear why history-taking is often incomplete, why observation can be as important as intervention, and how risk evolves over time rather than at…