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Preventing Pediatric Poisonings. WHAM. WHAM. W hat risks are observed on scene? H ow can we keep from coming back? A ction to take to prevent future injuries M aterials to leave behind . Pediatric Poisoning. 53% of poison exposures occur to kids under 6 y.o.
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WHAM • What risks are observed on scene? • How can we keep from coming back? • Action to take to prevent future injuries • Materials to leave behind
Pediatric Poisoning • 53% of poison exposures occur to kids under 6 y.o. • In Washington, poisoning deaths among young children are rare. However, when combined with intentional poisoning, it is the second leading cause of injury hospitalizations for children 0-17 years. • During 2000-2004 in Pierce Co. there were 263 poison-related hospitalizations for children <18 y.o.Slightly more than half (51.7%) were intentional.
Washington Poison Center’s Top 5 Exposure Calls (2005) • Ibuprofen • Diaper care/rash products • Acetaminophen (generic Tylenol) • Anti-depressants • Hypochlorite (chlorine bleach)
The 5 “rights” of med safety • The right person • The right dose • The right medicine • The right time • The right route
What risks are observed on scene? You are called to a chaotic scene at a home for an elderly woman who has fallen. The patient was visiting her son and his three small children. The son suddenly realizes that he has lost track of his 2-year-old. You see the child picking some pills up off the floor.
Action to taketo prevent further injuries • Remind parent to keep all medication out of reach of children • Remind parents that even if their home is “child proofed,” grandparents’ homes and others may not be • Keep all meds and cleaning products in original containers • Inform parent of Poison Control number and information
Materials to leave behind • Utilize WHAM folder on rig • Washington Poison Center “Prevention & Treatment Guide – Poisons” (English and Spanish) • Safe Kids “Where’s Your Medicine” booklet (English and Spanish) • Washington Poison Center number stickers
Further info on Preventing Accidental Poisoning Links: Washington Poison Center website: www.wapc.org Washington Poison Center offers tours to EMTs and paramedics—sign up online or call 1-800-222-1222
WHAM developed by:Central Pierce Fire & RescueCity of DuPont Fire DepartmentGig Harbor Fire & Medic OneSafe Kids Pierce CountyTacoma-Pierce County Health Dept. With funding from:West Region EMS & Trauma Care Council