Head’s Message

Welcome to the Department of Clinical Toxicology at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Our department addresses one of the most critical challenges in modern healthcare: the rising incidence of intentional and accidental poisoning. We are dedicated to providing life-saving treatment, developing innovative research, and educating a skilled workforce. By utilizing advanced antidotes, toxicology referral laboratories, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to be a leader in poisoning prevention and clinical management, ensuring comprehensive 24/7 care for the community.

Overview

The Department of Clinical Toxicology, based at Imam Reza Hospital, focuses on the scientific advancement and clinical management of toxicological emergencies. It has developed over years to become a key Information Center for Drugs and Toxins in Iran. The department is highly active in both clinical operations and academic training, with a 20-year perspective that includes expanding specialized wards, toxicology museums, and research centers.

Expertise

The department’s expertise spans:

• Clinical Toxicology: Diagnosis and management of poisoning cases (pediatric, adult, and geriatric).
• Antidote & Anti-venom Administration: Strategic maintenance and use of complex pharmacological therapies.
• Referral Laboratory Services: Comprehensive toxicological testing.
• Prevention & Bio-terrorism: Strategic units for chemical and bio-terrorist threats.
• Consultation: Providing 24/7 specialized pharmacological and toxicological consultation.

Clinical Scope

Services are primarily centered at Imam Reza Hospital, providing:

• Specialized poisoning wards for adults, children, and the elderly.
• Intensive care units with central monitoring.
• Virtual clinics and virtual consultation services.
• Poisoning registration and clinical research units.

Educational & Research Mission

The mission includes training residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical toxicology, and conducting clinical trials and cohort studies. The department is actively developing an educational museum of toxicology, a library of poisonous plants/animals, and simulation models for training. We collaborate across departments—including Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Pharmacology—to promote comprehensive toxicological education.