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  • Title: Updates in the general approach to the pediatric poisoned patient.
    Author: Barrueto F, Gattu R, Mazer-Amirshahi M.
    Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am; 2013 Oct; 60(5):1203-20. PubMed ID: 24093904.
    Abstract:
    Poison prevention remains essential to prevent the most vulnerable population from becoming exposed to potentially lethal toxins. The evaluation of a child presumed to have been exposed to a toxic substance should include a precise history of the exposure, a physical examination, and knowledge of current ingestions and recreational practices. New treatments and research guiding therapy continue to evolve. Poison centers and medical toxicologists can be consulted to assist with the diagnosis of medicinal/drug overdoses, for advice about the pitfalls inherent in stabilizing children who have been exposed to toxic compounds, and for treatment recommendations based on the latest research.
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