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[Acute intoxication in the child].

J Lavaud1, O A Chouakri

  • 1SMUR pédiatrique Hôpital Necker-Enfants malades (SAMU de Paris-Pr P. Carli) 75743 Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|January 15, 2002
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Acute childhood intoxications are frequent, with medications being the most common cause. Despite progress, parental errors and delayed medical help contribute to severe cases, highlighting the need for continued prevention and rapid response.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Childhood intoxications remain a significant public health concern.
  • Despite a decrease in mortality and morbidity over two decades, acute poisonings in children are still frequent.
  • Medicaments constitute the majority of cases, but household chemicals, industrial products, and environmental toxins also pose risks.

Purpose:

  • To review the epidemiology and management of acute childhood intoxications.
  • To highlight the common causes and contributing factors to severe poisoning in young children.
  • To emphasize the importance of prompt medical intervention and established treatment protocols.

Summary:

  • Acute intoxications in children are common, with medications being the primary culprit.

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  • Household caustics, industrial products (e.g., white spirit, antifreeze), fertilizers, herbicides, and carbon monoxide poisoning are also significant concerns.
  • Parental carelessness and behavioral mistakes contribute to accidental ingestions in children under five.
  • Rapid access to regional Poison Control Centers (CAP) or emergency services (SAMU - 15), appropriate medical advice, and timely emergency care are crucial.
  • Systematized therapeutic indications have led to substantial progress in managing these cases since the 1980s.

    • Impact:

    • Improved understanding of common pediatric poisoning agents and risk factors.
    • Reinforces the critical role of immediate medical consultation and emergency services in reducing severity.
    • Underscores the need for ongoing public health initiatives and parental education to prevent childhood poisonings.