Pediatric poisonings: analysis and clinical management.

Pediatric poisonings represent a significant global health issue, with important implications for children’s well-be- ing and healthcare resources. Toxic agents include drugs, household products, plants and substances of abuse, with exposure occurring mainly via the oral route. Early child- hood is at major risk for accidental exposure, while inten- tional poisonings prevail in adolescents. Clinical man- agement requires immediate stabilization, accurate his- tory taking, targeted laboratory evaluation and timely use of antidotes. Prevention, through caregiver education and home safety, remains essential.