2003 annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System 1 1 US poison centers make possible the compilation and reporting of this comprehensive description of human exposures to potentially toxic substances through their meticulous documentation of each case using standardized definitions and compatible computer systems. Participating centers include: Regional Poison Control Center, Birmingham, AL; Alabama Poison Center, Tuscaloosa, AL; Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, Tucson, AZ; Banner Poison Control Center, Phoenix, AZ; Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center, Little Rock, AR; California Poison Control System--Fresno/Madera Division, CA; California Poison Control System--Sacramento Division, CA; California Poison Control System--San Diego Division, CA; California Poison Control System--San Francisco Division, CA; Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver, CO; Connecticut Poison Control Center, Farmington, CT; National Capital Poison...

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C, chronic exposure; A, acute exposure; A/C, acute on chronic; U, unknown; Ocu, ocular; Ot, otic; Inh, inhalation; Ing, ingestion; Adv rxn, adverse reaction; Env, environmental; Int, intentional; Occ, occupational; Paren, parenteral; Ther error, therapeutic error; Unint gen, unintentional general The term "long-acting" is used throughout for all sustained release, extended release, delayed release, or long-acting formulations. TABLE 22A - Demographic Profile of Exposure Cases by Generic Category of Substances and Products: Nonpharmaceuticals TABLE 22B - Demographic Profile of Exposure Cases by Generic Category of Substances and Products: Pharmaceuticals Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS) data are compiled by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) on behalf of US poison centers.