Accidental Methadone Intoxication in Young Children: The Urgency of Early Diagnosis, Screening, and Safe Storage

• Main Authors: Yusuf, Wan Nazirah Wan, Tang, Suk Peng, Ismail, Norzila, Low, Jen Hou, Rawi, Rowani Mohd
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Journal of Chemical Health Risks 2024
• Subjects: RA Public aspects of medicine; RA440-440.87 Study and teaching. Research
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/61239/1/paper_JCHR_2024_08_2549.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/61239/

Accidental methadone intoxication is increasingly recognized as a critical public health concern, particularly in households where opioid medications are accessible. We report accidental poisoning cases involving two young siblings, who presented with severe central nervous system depression, respir...