This week, Bobbi Conner discusses preventing accidental poisoning in children and teens with Dr. Bailey Allen, a pediatrician and pediatric resident at MUSC Children’s Health.
Bobbi Conner: Our home environment can be a dangerous place when it comes to unintentional or accidental poisoning, especially for young children. Dr. Allen provides strategies and tips to help reduce this risk.
Dr. Allen notes that accidental poisoning is a common issue in the US, with thousands of ED visits every year for accidental ingestions, leading to a high rate of fatalities.
Accidental poisoning is actually a really common issue in the United States. We see thousands of ED visits every year for accidental ingestions, and it can lead to a high rate of fatalities.
Author's summary: Dr. Bailey Allen discusses accidental poisoning prevention in children.