What Happens When Children Swallow Dangerous Stuff: The Intersection of Emergency Care, Education, Prevention, and Advocacy

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• Phyllis Hendry

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These slides from the 2024 Kid Care Trauma Conference describe how emergency care, education, prevention, and advocacy work together to help children who ingest dangerous items or substances. Doctors and nurses provide immediate help in emergencies. Education teaches kids and parents about the dangers of swallowing harmful items. Prevention focuses on stopping these accidents before they happen by keeping dangerous items out of reach. Advocacy involves speaking up for better safety rules to protect children from harm in the future.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Child; Emergency Medical Services; Foreign Bodies; Health Education

Institutions: University of Florida

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