ALCOHOL-INTOXICATION IN YOUNG-CHILDREN

This article presents two cases of severe ethyl alcohol intoxication i n pediatric patients, with one of these cases resulting in the death o f a child. A review of the current literature is provided along with a comparison of our regional poison control centers and the national in toxication statistics regarding pediatric alcohol ingestion. Medical e valuation is recommended for all symptomatic children; hourly observat ions x 6 h are recommended for asymptomatic children.