Archivos argentinos de pediatría
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Arch Argent Pediatr · Feb 2011
[Accidental cannabis poisoning in children: report of four cases in a tertiary care center from southern Spain].
Cannabis is the most frequently consumed illicit substance in Spain. Pediatric accidental cannabis poisoning is an uncommon but life-threatening intoxication. ⋯ The possibility of cannabis poisoning should be considered in cases of unexplained acute onset of neurological findings in previously healthy children.
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The primary function of an Emergency Department is to assist patients with acute conditions; however, many visits are for nonurgent reasons. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of nonurgent emergency department visits and to describe the reasons for them. ⋯ Frequency of nonurgent visits was high. The main reason referred was the difficulty to obtain an appointment with a primary care centre.