The Poison Post

 National Capital Poison Center                                                                         December 2013 Edition

Holiday Poison Safety     

A toddler slipped away at a large holiday gathering and found his way to the aspirin bottle in his grandmother's purse. Since no one knew how many pills he took nor how many were in the bottle when he found it, he had to go to the emergency department for evaluation and treatmentAvoid this scenario...

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Safe Storage of Medical Marijuana

The debate over whether medical marijuana should be legal has been intense. Today, a total of 20 states, plus the District of Columbia, have made medical marijuana legal. Patients who are legally allowed to use medical marijuana in these states must have one or more specific medical conditions.  Read on...

Paints for Indoor Use     

Painting is one of the most common home projects. Most paints used inside the home are water based paints and are very safe to use. Like other things around the home, children get into paint. If parents aren't watching, young children often put their hands into the paint or lick the paint brushes.  Read on...

Pain Relievers: Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin   

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely-used group of "over the counter" (OTC) and prescription medications. They are taken for pain, fever, and inflammation. Some of the common OTC brand names are Motrin� and Advil� (ibuprofen) and Aleve� (naproxen).  Read on...

 

Caffeine: Is It A Problem for Kids?    

A fifteen year old boy wanted to adjust his sleep schedule before school started. He drank a cup of coffee, then an hour later two energy shots. Two hours after that, he had a seizure for the first time ever. In addition, he vomited several times and his heart rate went up to 120. Read on...

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