More Kentucky children dying to ‘preventable’ overdoses, new report shows

WHY IT MATTERS: If you use any cannabis or hemp-derived product and have children in your home, this report is a direct reminder that secure, locked storage and childproof packaging are not optional but essential safety measures to prevent accidental pediatric ingestion. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Reports of pediatric cannabinoid ingestions highlight an urgent need for better safe storage practices among cannabis-using households, as children are uniquely vulnerable to accidental exposure due to attractive packaging, edible formulations, and a lack of childproof containment. From a clinical standpoint, while cannabinoid ingestions in children are rarely fatal compared to opioid exposures, they can still cause significant sedation, respiratory depression in very young children, and warrant emergency evaluation.

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