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The California Poison Control System (CPCS) provides immediate, free and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and poison information providers answer the calls to 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Language interpreters are always available.
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Winter 2012 Vol. 10 No. 4
Diethylene Glycol Poisoning
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet taste, and is an excellent solvent for water-insoluble chemicals and drugs. DEG is used as a component of multiple different products including antifreeze preparations.....
Fall 2012 Vol. 10 No. 3
Strychnine Poisoning
Strychnine
is an odorless, colorless crystalline powder that is found in both naturally
occurring alkaloid forms as well as commercially produced salts.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>It has been used as a rodenticide since the
1500’s as well as for various antiquated medical treatments.....
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California Poison Control System, managed by the University
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of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, consists of four answering sites: UC Davis Medical Center
(Sacramento Division), San Francisco General Hospital (San Francisco Division),
Children's Hospital Central California (Fresno/Madera Division), UC San
Diego Medical Center (San Diego Division). The central administrative office
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Interpreting services are available in over 100 languages making CPCS
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