KMTC: POISONING IN CHILDREN LECTURE NOTES
| Institution | Kenya Medical Training College |
| Course | DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE... |
| Year | 2nd Year |
| Semester | Unknown |
| Posted By | Theatre Nurse mishi |
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Ingestion of toxin substances is a common problem in the pediatric age group.
Common causes are household products including kerosene oil, drugs (barbiturates), chemicals (corrosives) and pesticides (organophasphate compound.
Majority of poison are ingested by children at home, include products that are familiar and visual appealing due to glossy packing.
The inherent curiosity and tendency for exploration in children contributes the high incidence of accidental poisoning below 5 years of age.
Usually classified as accidental, homicidal or suicidal, whereas in a majority of cases are accidental
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