Pediatric toxicology topics for General Practitioners
One diagnosis at a time.
How pediatric toxicology is tested
Written for DHA, SMLE, DOH, QCHP, OMSB, MOH, NHRA and Kuwait MOH — the same GP licensing mix, not a pediatric toxicology specialist paper.
Pediatric poisoning on DHA, SMLE, DOH, QCHP, OMSB, MOH, NHRA and Kuwait MOH is the first antidote, what not to do, and which ingestion goes to a monitored bed.
Iron is tablets counted, abdominal films, and deferoxamine when the criteria are met. Hydrocarbons are aspiration risk — do not induce vomiting.
Organophosphate is atropine (and pralidoxime in many protocols), not a wait-and-see. Lead is source removal plus chelation thresholds.
Hydrocarbon — ipecac or lavage?
Neither. Avoid vomiting. Airway and observation for pneumonitis are the pass keys.
Iron — when is deferoxamine the answer?
Severe features or a high serum iron, not every toddler who might have licked a tablet.
Organophosphate — first drug?
Atropine titrated to secretions, plus supportive care. Pralidoxime is the extra named agent in many Gulf stems.
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