Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 121-126, June 2003

Environmental emergencies: weighing the ounce of prevention

  • Carl R Baum, MD, FAAP, ACMT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Carl R. Baum, MD, FAAP, ACMT, 20 York St / Room WP 143, New Haven, CT 06504 USA
    • Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology Service, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA

Abstract 

Environmental hazards may give rise to a variety of emergencies. Members of the lay public may believe that these emergencies are simply accidents, destined to occur, and therefore may not appreciate the critical role that prevention may play. Medical professionals should be cognizant of environmental hazards, and be able to discuss prevention strategies with parents and others who care for children.

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PII: S1522-8401(03)00016-8

doi:10.1016/S1522-8401(03)00016-8

Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 121-126, June 2003

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