This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pediatric Toxidromes. It was created by Preshon Pillay (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Nicholas Giffin (Pediatric Emergency Physician, University of Alberta).

Click on the image below for the full-screen PDF handout.

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• Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Toxicology and Ingestions

References

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​There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.