Paediatric Emergency Medicine: Self Harm in Children

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Sunday 14 July 2019

From a medical point of view, it is worth remembering that especially in toddlers who have a low mass, one pill can kill. Especially:
- Cardiac drugs
- Antidiabetics
- Antidepressents
- Iron, vicks, pepto - bismul (contains salicylates)

One pill killers: Do you know which common drugs are potentially fatal for a small child with ONE pill?https://t.co/OehAgPqmb7 #MedEd #toxicology #FOAMed pic.twitter.com/cPdiHUhnXj
— Paediatric FOAMed (@PaediatricFOAM) August 22, 2018

From a mental health point of view - remember to complete all safeguarding paperwork, and encourage talking and communication.

Children’s mental health is a hugely increasing problem of our times. We see it in ED at its worst but remember all parents & carers have to consider their own & their kid’s mental health. Put this poster up in your ED - if it helps 1 family you’ve won #MentalHealthAwarnessWeek pic.twitter.com/boe6ufklSY
— ED Doc (@4hrEmergencyDoc) May 15, 2019