|
Time of Onset | Type of Poisoning | Nature of Threat |
Delayed (6-72 h) |
Protoplasmic | Life threatening |
Rapid
(15 min-2 h) |
G.I. irritant | Not life threatening* |
Neurological | Not life threatening* | |
Disulfiram-like | Not life threatening* | |
*In most cases, however, the patient should be observed and appropriate support therapy provided if necessary. |
January 1992
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