Medication Poisoning in Children, Explained

Medication poisoning in children is a concerning public health problem.. During 2010-2011, an average of 1500 children under 6 years of age was evaluated in emergency departments each year due to unintentional exposure to buprenorphine. Ingestion of strong opioids, such as buprenorphine, can cause central nervous system depression, respiratory depression, and death in young children. In a new study scheduled for publication in iThe Journal of Pediatrics/i, researchers ...