[Prospects of creation of a computerized advisory service for resuscitation physicians concerned with acute chemical poisoning in humans].

The paper describes the basic functions of the first in Russia Toxicological Information and Advisory Center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of the Russian Federation. Analysis of over six thousand calls to the Center in 1993-1994 showed that the principal users of the information are ambulance unit physicians (43.61%), emergency units (12.9%), and population (11.7%). The main toxic agents are drugs (58%), industrial and household chemicals, alcohol, and surrogates. The authors formulate a concept of advisory service technology for resuscitation physicians in cases with acute chemical poisonings.