Host Amber Smith: Here's some expert advice from Dr. Vincent Calleo of the Upstate New York Poison Center. What should a parent do if they suspect their toddler has ingested acetaminophen, or Tylenol?
Vincent Calleo, MD: One of the first things the parents should do is to remain calm. A lot of the ingestions that occur with pediatric patients or acetaminophen, which is commonly known as Tylenol, do, fortunately, tend to be non-toxic.
Vincent Calleo, MD: Now with that being said, if a parent notices a child gets into any amount of acetominophen, one of the first things they should do is call the poison center toll free at 1 800-2 2 2-1 2 2 2. And there, they will be connected with a specialist in poison information who can go ahead and help to provide recommendations based on the amount of medication that the patient may have taken and help to provide guidance for whether or not that child can safely be managed at home, or whether or not they should go to the emergency department to seek further treatment.
Host Amber Smith: You've been listening to Dr. Vincent Calleo from the Upstate New York Poison Center.
