ABSTRACT
Obtain advice as necessary regarding toxic ingestions 24 h a day from the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 in Australia, and in New Zealand on 03 479 7248 (or 0800 764 766 (24 h) within New Zealand). Advice in the UK is available from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), which coordinates an internet and telephone service to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and management of all types of poisonings. • TOXBASE® is an online resource for the routine diagnosis, treatment and
management of patients exposed to toxic substances. Use this as the first point of contact for poisons advice. It is available on https://www.toxbase.org/
• Specialist consultants are available for telephone advice in more complex clinical cases. A 24-h number 0344 892 0111 will direct callers to the relevant local centre in the UK.
