Pediatric Toxicology

Abstract

One pill can kill in a pediatric ingestion. You must know the antidote and be able to identify a corresponding toxidrome to stabilize and manage a potentially lethal condition. This chapter leads you through the most common ingestions and antidotes in an easy-to-read table format. The commonly used acronyms are a “Quick Hit” that most providers struggle to remember. The button battery ingestion algorithm is extremely high yield and an excellent reference for management versus emergent transfer.