Clinical toxicology in Edinburgh, two centuries of progress

Abstract The Scottish Poisons Information Bureau was established in Edinburgh in September 1963 and shortly afterwards one of the wards of the city's Royal Infirmary was designated a Regional Poisoning Treatment Centre. Both units were soon to be brought under one roof. To mark this 50th annive...

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Published inClinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) Vol. 51; no. 6; pp. 509 - 514
Main Authors Proudfoot, Alex T., Good, Alison M., Bateman, D. Nicholas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Informa Healthcare 01.07.2013
Taylor & Francis
Subjects
Acetaminophen - history
Acetaminophen - poisoning
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - history
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - poisoning
Dextropropoxyphene - history
Dextropropoxyphene - poisoning
Drug Combinations
Historical
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Paraquat - history
Paraquat - poisoning
Poison Control Centers - history
Poisons information
Poisons unit
Quinine - history
Quinine - poisoning
Scotland
Toxicology - history
Scotland
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Summary:Abstract The Scottish Poisons Information Bureau was established in Edinburgh in September 1963 and shortly afterwards one of the wards of the city's Royal Infirmary was designated a Regional Poisoning Treatment Centre. Both units were soon to be brought under one roof. To mark this 50th anniversary, we review how they built upon a history dating from the early 19th century and highlight their influence on current clinical toxicological practice and the delivery of poisons information. While many centres worldwide seek to improve the care of poisoned patients, the contribution of Edinburgh over the past 50 years has been notable.
ISSN:1556-3650
1556-9519
DOI:10.3109/15563650.2013.802329