Poison Control
Coverage of Poison Control in the Nexus archive.
- My daughter's squishy toy burst on her legs. We ended up in the emergency room.
Kim Staggs' daughter, Natalee, suffered burns when a squishy toy exploded in a hot car, leading to an emergency room visit. The incident prompted warnings about the risks of heat causing squishies to become hazardous. The family, including Natalee's father, rushed to the hospital after initial attempts to cool the burns failed.
- The Ozempic and Wegovy mistake sending thousands to poison control
Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) increased significantly after the drug's approval for weight management. Researchers attribute the rise to accidental dosing errors rather than intentional misuse, suggesting education on proper weekly dosing and gradual dose increases could prevent many incidents.
- Hiker airlifted after terrifying rattlesnake bite on remote trail as incidents surge in area
A hiker was airlifted to Los Robles Regional Medical Center after being bitten by a rattlesnake on Long Canyon Trail in Simi Valley, marking the seventh such incident in Ventura County this month. The surge in snake activity, linked to recent heat, has prompted warnings from emergency officials, including Ventura County Fire Department's Andrew Dowd, who emphasized the need for hikers to wear protective clothing and avoid off-trail areas.