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Children below the preschool age are very prone to poisoning because of their curiosity and their habit of putting things into their mouths. For EMS providers to be ready to respond to such emergencies, this week's episode of the MedicCast features pediatric poisonings with tox specialist Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center, which covers the common chemicals and medications that cause poisoning in children, immediate management of poisoning, and preventive measures that could be done to eliminate the risk of accidental child poisoning at home. The show also offers news for providers and links for follow up on this week's feature.

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This week on the MedicCast, find out more about the programs that the EMS in collaboration with their local poison centers have put up for the public in this coming poison prevention week. In this interview segment with Angel Bivens of the Maryland Poison Center, they cover some of the common programs an EMS agency could put together in their area as well as how to teach the public about using their local poison center number is a great way to reduce some of the ambulance call volume.

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The MedicCast is a weekly show for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students offering news, products, interviews, comments, tips, tricks and more.