title: Beyond resinable doubt?
abstract: A case of accidental ingestion of cannabis by a toddler is reported. Details of her presentation, investigations performed management and her recovery are outlined. Included is a discussion of alternative differential diagnoses and a summary of similar cases reported previously in journals. The management of the toddler and her family is also addressed. The case illustrates the need to consider drug ingestion in a toddler or child with reduced conscious levels and with or without abnormal neurological findings.
authors.affiliation: SHO Paediatrics, St. Mary's Hospital, Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospital, Manchester, UK. kirstym@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: Kirsty
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home; D000284:Administration, Oral; D002188:Cannabis / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant