Swallowing Objects & Toxic Ingestions: Signs to Look for & What to Do
Children are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. But sometimes, that can lead to dangerous situations, especially if kids get their hands on something harmful or toxic if swallowed. In this class, you’ll learn what to do should your child swallow an object or ingest a potentially harmful substance. You’ll also learn actionable prevention strategies that you can implement right away to help make your home as safe as possible for your family.
Covered in this class
- What to do if your child swallows an object they shouldn’t have
- How to handle when your child has ingested a possibly toxic substance
- Steps to prevent toxic ingestions & swallowing objects
- What situations are emergencies & when to seek further treatment
- What circumstances warrant a call to your pediatrician, 911, or Poison Control
Lessons
Introduction
1:42
Swallowing Objects
4:55
Toxic Ingestions
3:54
Closing Thoughts
1:09
Handouts
Emergency Numbers Handout
Swallowing Objects & Toxic Ingestions Key Takeaways
Meet the instructor
Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI, is a Med-Peds trained Pediatric Hospitalist in Boston. He cares for children admitted to the hospital and supports their families upon discharge. He’s also an instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Chase attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned a Master's in Biomedical Informatics from HMS.
Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI
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