Acute Marijuana Intoxication in Children.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2018
Identifier
DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20181119-02
Abstract
As the number of states legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational use continues to grow, there are an increasing number of children exposed to marijuana-containing products in homes and communities. Increased exposure leads to a greater probability of accidental ingestion and toxicity. Because marijuana ingestion can cause a dangerous and potentially life-threatening toxicity for children, pediatric health care providers need an increased awareness of the danger. This article describes the growing problem and outlines clinical management as well as prevention. [Pediatr Ann. 2018;47(12):e474-e476.].
Journal Title
Pediatric annals
Volume
47
Issue
12
First Page
474
Last Page
476
MeSH Keywords
Acute Disease; Cannabis; Illicit Drugs; Marijuana Abuse
Keywords
Acute Disease; Adolescent; Cannabis; Child; Humans; Illicit Drugs; Marijuana Abuse; Pediatrics; United States
Recommended Citation
Dowd MD. Acute Marijuana Intoxication in Children. Pediatr Ann. 2018;47(12):e474-e476. doi:10.3928/19382359-20181119-02
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