Toxic Ingestion Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department, ICU and Inpatient
Toxic Ingestion Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department, ICU and Inpatient
Medications Lethal to Small Children in Low Doses (e.g., 1-2 pills) | |
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Polysubstance Ingestions
- Ingestions of multiple substances are high-risk
- A polysubstance ingestion may hinder the ability to identify a toxidrome or typical substance effects
- Substances with similar or compounding clinical effects may potentiate a severe clinical course. Examples:
- Multiple opioid medications
- Multiple blood pressure medications
Note
Consultation with Poison Control Center is recommended to risk stratify children.
Polysubstance ingestions should raise a clinician’s index of suspicion for social concerns or behavioral health concerns.