Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Evaluation and Management of the Poisoned Child

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In this presentation on the evaluation and management of a poisoned child, Janice Zimmerman discusses the epidemiology of poisonings in pediatric populations and outlines the initial evaluation and management steps. She highlights that pediatric poisonings account for 56% of all exposures, with 88% being unintentional. While toddler age group poisonings are usually due to exploratory ingestions of non-toxic substances, older children and adolescents are more likely to be exposed to intentional poisonings. Zimmerman also discusses the different toxic agents involved in pediatric fatalities across age groups. The presentation explores the evaluation process, including history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, to determine the type and severity of poisoning. Supportive care and interventions such as activated charcoal and gastrointestinal decontamination techniques are discussed. Zimmerman also addresses specific poisonings related to products in the market, including laundry detergent packets, e-cigarettes, marijuana, and energy drinks.

Keywords

evaluation

management

poisoned child

pediatric poisonings

toxic agents

supportive care

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