Pediatric Reflections Fall 2021
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Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, Jeanette Trella, PharmD, BCCPS, and Lauren Longo, MSPH
Kevin Osterhoudt, MD; MSCE, is Medical Director of the Poison Control Center (PCC) at CHOP; Jeanette Trella, PharmD, BCCPS, is PCC Managing Director; and Lauren Longo, MSPH, is PCC’s health education specialist.
Some of the most heart-wrenching cases we handle at the Poison Control Center at CHOP are the result of easy access to unsecured over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines, often among toddlers or young adults.
Healthcare providers can help us spread best practices for preventing poisonings. Whether you care for toddlers, adolescents, or their caregivers, you can provide education with the goal of preventing harm and saving lives. Share these tips:
For more information, call your regional Poison Control Center experts at 800-222-1222. CHOP’s Comprehensive Opioid Response and Education (CORE) Program, comprising of its three task forces (Pain Assessment and Management, Substance Use Disorder, and Community Education) can be reached at poisoncontroladmin@chop.edu.
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