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Preventing Pediatric Opioid Poisoning: Unusual Sources and Scenarios.

Authors :
Rosen PE
Greller HA
Ramdin C
Ruck B
Nelson LS
Calello DP
Source :
The Journal of pediatrics [J Pediatr] 2024 Dec; Vol. 275, pp. 114236. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 14.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This retrospective study analyzed 230 pediatric opioid exposures from a statewide poison control center over a 5-year period. Most exposures involved pharmaceutical opioids and children below 2-years-old. Narrative details were reviewed to identify uncommon sources of opioids involved in poisoning and highlight the need for tailored prevention strategies and guidance.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest No funding was secured for this study. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1097-6833
Volume :
275
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39151597
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114236