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Key Concepts Awareness of differences in pediatric pharmacokinetics and specific drug toxicities is of critical significance for the safe and effective use of medications in children. Avoid prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications in children because these agents…
Key Concepts Aspiration is the major toxic risk of hydrocarbon poisoning. Hydrocarbons may cause systemic toxicity, burns, cardiac dysrhythmias, altered mentation, and seizures depending upon the specific agent, dose, and duration of exposure. Gastrointestinal decontamination is potentially harmful in cases…