Just Call…The Internet is no substitute for talking to a specialist. Over the past ten to twelve years the Internet has become convenient and valuable in our everyday lives connecting us to information at our fingertips. Indeed it is a valuable tool, but there is a concern regarding self-guided treatment…
Don’t be caught off-guard. Read the instructions! We know that the moles are ravaging your yard and the itty-bitty mites are ruthless to your gorgeous crops, trees, and flowers, but please be careful when you’re waging your full-scale attack on these critters. Pesticides are chemicals used to destroy, prevent, or…
The old Christmas carol says the holiday season is “the most wonderful time of the year”. While it is an exciting time of year, the season may also cloud a child’s judgment so it’s important to deck your home safely to avoid some of the potential holiday hazards. Use these…
There are bold mushroom hunters and there are old mushroom hunters, but there are no old bold mushroom hunters. --- A wise person As spring approaches, one thing we can count on: mushrooms in the yard, woods, roadsides, etc. We can also count on children's curiosity getting the best of…
"First do no harm." Can GI Decontamination (GID) do harm? Sometimes: A child who was seen ingesting several tablets of clonidine is brought to an ED 30 minutes post ingestion. Upon arrival, the alert child is lavaged and given AC by orogastric (OG) tube. As often happens rapidly with clonidine,…
Buprenorphine, typically in combination with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®), is prescribed to treat opioid addiction. Buprenorphine alone may also be prescribed for pain management and opioid addiction. It has the potential to cause delayed and persistent CNS and respiratory depression for up to 24 hours following ingestion. How Does Buprenorphine Differ…
The use of aspirin as a pain reliever and antipyretic has declined over the years with the increased use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs and the historical association of aspirin and Reye's Syndrome in children. The discovery, however, that aspirin can decrease the incidence of coronary artery disease has led to…
There are many products used to keep firearms in good shape. Gun bluing protects a gun from rust and corrosion, but it may be fatal to a small child who might mistake this liquid for a soft drink. Gun bluing contains a variety of acids and other chemicals that can…
The Missouri Poison Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary of NPPW this year, March 18 – 24, 2012. Every year, the third week of March is designated to highlight the dangers of poisoning and the importance of poison prevention. We invite you to join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary…
If someone gets 'poisoned', call the poison center at 1-800-222-1222. The poison center will take any call about a human poisoning. But 'poisoning' is complicated. It's a medical term for when your body becomes sick from some substance that is a toxin or a poison. Almost any substance can be…