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Radiographs studies can be valuable in poisoning diagnosis, management, and prognosis. Radiographic imaging should be utilized for the following toxins:
- Iron (gastrointestinal)
- Mercury (gastrointestinal, intravenous or subcutaneous)
- Lead (bullets intraarticular, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, lead lines)
- Zinc phosphide (gastrointestinal)
Container toxins - Body packers
- Drug packets and vials
Sustained Released preparations
- Potassium Chloride
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References
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Intentional Intravenous Mercury injection. Yudelowitz G. S Afr Med J. 2017 Jan 30;107(2):112-114.
The role of radiology in diagnosis and management of drug mules: an update with new challenges and new diagnostic tools. Schulz B. Grossbach A, et al. Clin Radiol. 2014 Dec;69(12)