Alkalis and Acids
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Asymptomatic children with a history of alkali or acid ingestion should be observed for a few hours and may be discharged from the emergency department…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Oral anti-diabetic drugs function by either increasing insulin secretion or by modulating blood glucose concentrations through a variety of mechanisms other than the increase of…
Psychotherapeutic Drugs
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The key targets of antidepressant and neuroleptic poisoning are the cardiovascular and central nervous systems (CNS). Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) poisoning is potentially life-threatening due to…
Thyroid Hormones
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Acute ingestions are generally benign but may be delayed in onset (2–4 days). Ingestions of greater than 5 mg warrant measurement of T4 concentration at…
Acetaminophen
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Widely available in both prescription and OTC products, acetaminophen is a common pediatric overdose. Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose and can be given…
Iron Poisoning
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Estimation of risk of iron poisoning is based upon conversion of the ingested iron salt to elemental iron with >60 mg/kg being associated with significant…
Cardiovascular Drugs
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen β-Blocker and calcium channel blocker poisoning have significant morbidity, and their hallmark is bradycardia and hypotension. If standard Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) protocols do…
Sedative Hypnotics and Anticonvulsants
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The hallmark of the care of children with sedative hypnotic poisoning is meticulous supportive care with particular attention to the support of airway and breathing….
