Articles: poison-control-centers.
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Extensive use of different chemicals in various fields and their easy availability has led to an increased incidence of accidental and intentional poisoning in developing countries including India. A diverse range of household products commonly used for domestic purposes comprise pesticides, household cleaners, thermometer mercury, antiseptics, kerosene, paint thinners etc. Any of these products, if misused or mishandled can cause poisoning. ⋯ However, the results do indicate an increasing incidence of poisoning due to household products especially in children. The probable reasons for high incidence could be careless storage, ignorance, non compliance with prescribed instructions for use and negligible parental supervision in case of children. The results of the study highlight, an urgent need to identify high risk circumstances, common toxic products involved and implementation of prevention and awareness programmes, to achieve poisons control at home.
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To investigate buprenorphine exposures among children and adolescents ≤19 years old in the United States. ⋯ Buprenorphine is important for the treatment of opioid use disorder, but pediatric exposure can result in serious adverse outcomes. Manufacturers should use unit-dose packaging for all buprenorphine products to help prevent unintentional exposure among young children. Health providers should inform caregivers of young children about the dangers of buprenorphine exposure and provide instructions on proper medication storage and disposal. Adolescents should receive information regarding the risks of substance abuse and misuse. Suspected suicide accounted for 12% of adolescent exposures, highlighting the need for access to mental health services for this age group.
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The number of cases reported to poison centers has decreased since 2008 but there is evidence that the complexity of calls is increasing. ⋯ Looking only at poison center total call volume may not be an adequate method to gauge productivity.
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Wilderness Environ Med · Jun 2018
Megalopyge opercularis Caterpillar Stings Reported to Texas Poison Centers.
The Megalopyge opercularis caterpillar is covered with spines that break off and release venom on contact, resulting in severe pain, erythema, rash, and other adverse effects. In Texas, these caterpillars are abundant and of potential health threat. This study describes M opercularis caterpillar stings reported to Texas poison centers. ⋯ M opercularis caterpillar stings reported to Texas poison centers were more frequently reported in July and October to November. Most of the patients were adults. The majority of patients were managed outside of healthcare facilities and did not have serious outcomes. Most of the adverse clinical effects were dermal in nature.