Severe Presentations of Cannabis Toxicity in a PICU.

This article examines the serious effects of cannabis toxicity in children, particularly in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The study focuses on admissions for cannabis intoxication at a children's hospital in Maine and reveals that half of the cases required critical care in the PICU. Accidental ingestion of edible cannabis products intended for recreational use was the primary cause of these cases. The study emphasizes the necessity of child-resistant packaging and public awareness campaigns to prevent severe cannabis toxicity in children. Additionally, the article presents a case study of a patient who experienced diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, a condition where blood leaks into the air sacs of the lungs, due to cannabis use. The authors stress the importance of ruling out other potential causes before diagnosing this condition, such as infections or autoimmune diseases. While the study suggests a potential link between cannabis use and lung bleeding, further research is required to fully comprehend this relationship. [Extracted from the article]