{"product_id":"2940046481037","title":"Chemical Poisoning, A Simple Guide To Chemicals And Its Effects On The Body","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll substances are poisonous, there is none that is not a poison; the right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThings stand apart so far and differ, that\u003cbr\u003eWhat's food for one is poison for another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Titus Lucretius\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScience is dangerous.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no question but that poison gas, genetic engineering, and nuclear weapons and power stations are terrifying.\u003cbr\u003eIt may be that civilization is falling apart and the world we know is coming to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e__. Isaac Asimov\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnology, when misused, poisons air, soil, water and lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was going to be a book on the Chemical Poisoning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt still is a book on the Chemical Poisoning and why a human needs to how to prevent Chemical poisoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI will try to add some descriptions in simple vernacular words and make it more fun to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical poisoning:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical poisoning is a condition in which the body is exposed to a potentially harmful chemical in an amount that causes symptoms, disease and\/or damage to cells, organs and\/or body systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical poisoning can be intentional or unintentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical poisoning is common and the second leading cause of injury and death in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemicals that can cause chemical poisoning include toxins and toxicants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemicals that are produced by living organisms are called toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are a wide variety of toxins, including biotoxins, which cause biotoxin poisoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamples of biotoxins include snake venom, honey bee venom, and cyanotoxin which is produced by blue-green algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToxicants are chemicals are synthetic or are natural substances that are not produced by a living organism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are a wide variety of toxicants, such as pesticides, chlorine, ammonia, pepper spray, and acetone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToxins and toxicants that cause chemical poisoning come in different forms, including gas, liquids, or solids, and are taken into the body in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese include inhaling and ingesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToxins and toxicants affect the body in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms and complications vary widely depending on the specific chemical, its form, and the amount of exposure to the chemical.\u003cbr\u003eMaking a diagnosis of chemical poisoning begins with taking a thorough medical history, including symptoms, and completing a physical examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnostic tests can vary depending on the type of chemical poisoning that is suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTests can help to pinpoint a specific toxin or toxicant and\/or identify and monitor damage that the chemical poisoning has done to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTests may include blood tests, which can indicate some types of damage done to the body, such as damage to blood cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlood tests may also be able to help pinpoint some chemical poisons, such as certain types of drugs taken in a drug overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ECG may be performed to test for cardiac arrhythmias or damage the chemical poisoning has done to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArterial blood gasses can measure how a chemical poisoning is affecting the body's oxygen level and acid-base balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImaging tests, such as X-ray, CT, and MRI, may also be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest may also be performed in order to rule out or confirm other diseases that may appear similar to chemical poisoning, such as stroke or diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe types of symptoms and severity of complications of chemical poisoning differ greatly, depending on the type of chemical, the length of exposure, the person's age and medical history, and other factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome chemicals, such as chlorine and phosgene, affect the respiratory system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExposure can result in symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath, and serious complications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Lead Poisoning\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Mercury Poisoning\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Manganese Poisoning\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Phosphorus Poisoning\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Organophosphate Poisoning\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108575494384,"sku":"2940046481037","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046481037_p0.jpg?v=1764001906","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046481037","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}