Child-resistant containers: are we kidding ourselves?

Improvements in child resistant containers.

The numbers of children under 5 years in South Glamorgan admitted to hospital because of accidental poisoning have been analysed for 1980-4. There has been no significant fall in those taking solid dose, prescribable medications since the voluntary agreement between the government and the pharmaceutical profession in 1981 on child resistant containers. Most children still take these poisons fro...

Child resistant containers needed for liquid medications.

ABC of child abuse. Poisoning.

The ABC of Clinical Genetics will continue next week. The seventh article in this series will appear on 10 June. Accidental poisoning is very common; nonaccidental poisoning is uncommon but more serious. Accidental poisoning commonly occurs in toddlers aged 2 to 4 who explore the world with their mouth and try out any medicines, tablets, or other liquids that they find. The parent finds the 3 y...

Circumstances surrounding deaths from accidental poisoning 1974-80.

The deaths of 99 children under 5 years of age were studied through the coroners' records. Sixty nine deaths were caused by medicines--most of which were prescribed for mother, were recently dispensed, and currently in use. Household products accounted for 11 deaths, lead poisoning for 6, carbon monoxide for 5 and 'medical mishaps' for 8. Prevention lies in both education and more effective and...

Preparation a Child for Surgery and Hospitalization

Hospitalization and medical experiences can be confusing and stressful for children, teens and their families. It is very common for young people and their families to have many questions when they are scheduled for surgery or hospitalization. When children are given opportunities to cope successfully with medical experiences, they may see themselves as more capable, more in control, and more r...