The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 12 COVID patients today, 13 Wednesday. Other significant numbers:
- 6 with the active virus today, 6 Wednesday
- 1 in ICU, 2 Wednesday
- 0 on a ventilator, 0 Wednesday
Key points from today’s guests:
Morning Rounds – Update on Current News
Dr. Shawn Sood, pediatric critical care physician, The University of Kansas Health System
- As summer temperatures rise, we often hear tragic stories of children left alone in hot cars.
- But temperatures are 60 or 70 degrees outside, a child still can suffer from a heat stroke if they're left inside a car. In fact, if it's 75 degrees outside, it only takes 25 minutes for a car temperature to get to 100 degrees.
- Children regulate temperature very differently than adults. The rate of rise of a child's body temperature is five times faster than an adult, so a child overheats 3-5 times faster than an adult does.
- A great tip that I tell parents is to put something essential in the backseat and make it a routine even if your child is not in the car. Make it a habit to go to the backseat get your employee badge, get your wallet or your purse, or get your phone -- so every time you leave the car, it forces you to go to the backseat and get something essential and also to see if your child is there.
Focus Topic
Dr. Elizabeth Silver, PharmD, managing director, Kansas Poison Control Center at The University of Kanas Health System
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission found 59 children under the age of five died from unintentional poisonings in 2021 -- a 37 percent increase from the year before.
- The top five types of household substances prone to child poisoning are personal care items, hand sanitizer, bleach, dish detergent and laundry pods.
- It is nearly impossible for young children to distinguish household items and medications from candy or food.
- Store medicines out of sight and in original childproof containers and be especially cautious around summer travel or staying with relatives when medications may be placed in travel or other containers that are not childproof.
- In the past 12 months, the Kansas Poison Control Center has treated 1,410 patients age 5 and under 106 patients 6-12 years old, and 95 patients 13-19 years old.
- Kansas Poison Control Center Hotline: 1-800-222-1222.
Dr. Stephen Thornton, emergency medicine physician, medical director, Kansas Poison Control Center at The University of Kansas Health System
- Assume that children will attempt to access household chemicals or medications, so keep them secure and away from children.
- Our poison control specialists are all highly trained and very experienced. You want to get us involved as possible so that we can make the biggest impact on your child's health.
- Inducing vomiting is not typically recommended, so caregivers should call the Poison Control Center immediately before taking any matters into their own hands.
- It’s not just prescription medicines that can be dangerous, over-the-counter drugs can also be dangerous and should be securely stored – even herbal supplements.
- Caregivers should not feel ashamed if something happens. The important thing is to call the Poison Control Center immediately when a child needs help.
Monday, July 3 at 8 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. Learn more about what medical experts see every Fourth of July with fireworks injuries, plus find out what makes the burn unit at the University of Kansas Health System so unique in the U.S.
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