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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. It has been used as a rodenticide since the
1500’s as well as for various antiquated medical treatments.....
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The
California Poison Control System, managed by the University
of California San Francisco, School
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
is located at UCSF's Laurel Heights campus in San Francisco. CPCS is a certified
member of the American
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Under no circumstance is this web site meant to replace the expert advice
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emergency, call the nearest poison center immediately by
diaing 1-800-222-1222 or contact 9-1-1 emergency services.
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Interpreting services are available in over 100 languages making CPCS
accessible to all California residents.