Children are exposed more frequently to potentially toxic substances than any other age group. According to data compiled by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), there are more than 1.3 million exposures involving children age 12 and younger. Learn about the epidemiology of pediatric poisonings, along with common ingestions seen in the pediatric population. An overview of a focused toxicological physical examination, discussion of the common toxidromes, and treatment/management recommendations will be presented.

Nancy Denke, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAEN; Nurse Practitioner, Toxicology Consultants of Arizona; Scottsdale AZ and Associate Faculty, DNP Program, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University; Phoenix AZ