Nick Watkins, MD

Girl Dad. PEM Doc @LeBonheurChild. Graduate of @UTHSC_PEM. Advocate for children. Passionate about injury prevention. Tweets are my own.

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

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[T4CIP (Trainees for Child Injury Prevention) @T4CIP_]

Join @T4CIP in an hour for a #StoreMedsSafe webinar, 2-3 p.m. ET! Hear from experts Dr. Hannah Hays, Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt, and Dr. Wendy Stephan. Moderated by Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh. Register: https://t.co/IG7JvlGHLw

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A10: In our emergency department we have begun distributing the Poison Help Line phone number. This is one small but meaningful step to keep our children safe. #StoreMedsSafe

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A9: Safely dispose of old medications, and ask your friends and family to do the same. #StoreMedsSafe

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A8: Be willing to have the discussion with families. It’s an important topic that shouldn’t be overlooked. #StoreMedsSafe

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A6: Poison Centers are superstars and can help you navigate best next steps after a suspected medication ingestion. @PoisonCenters Call 1-800-222-1222 and reach an expert 24/7.

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A3: Families often store medications in easily accessible locations, such as nightstands, desks, closets, or unlocked cabinets. These places may offer more convenience but are unsafe due to their open access to. #StoreMedsSafe

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A2: Lock it up! #StoreMedsSafe

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ Happy to join! I’m the medical champion of injury prevention for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, and serve as a T4CIP facilitator. #StoreMedsSafe

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

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[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

A1: So many items have button batteries! From children's books to bathroom scales, they're likely in most rooms in our homes. #ButtonBatterySafety

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

Check out this great blog post from a couple incredible PEM fellows and @T4CIP_ trainees.

[UTHSC PEM Fellowship @UTHSC_PEM]

Button Battery Ingestion: A Hidden Danger Every Parent Needs to Know - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | https://t.co/DYjaV67b1B via @LeBonheurChild

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ Q9: Families and medical providers both should become familiar with the Battery Ingestion Hotline: [phone]. #ButtonBatterySafety

[T4CIP (Trainees for Child Injury Prevention) @T4CIP_]

T4CIP is a one-year training program for medical students, residents, and fellows that teaches them about child injury prevention and advocacy. For more info visit https://t.co/dlJ5rrctoI. Applications will open in October for next year’s cohort. #ButtonBatterySafety

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A7: Prevention is key! Store button batteries out of sight and reach; Buy button batteries with child-resistant packaging; And make sure your products that use button batteries are secured with screws and other barriers to prevent access. #ButtonBatterySafety

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A6: Conversations like this! And coordinated efforts like @T4CIP_ 's #ButtonBatterySafety Day of Action. Everyone involved in these efforts is making a difference and helping protect our children.

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A5: The first step is call for help (911) or start heading to the emergency department. If you have honey on hand, you can 2 teaspoons every 10 minutes for 6 total doses or until you make it to the Emergency Room. But DON'T DELAY CARE to get honey! #ButtonBatterySafety

[Nick Watkins, MD @DabblingDoc]

@T4CIP_ A4: Scarring and pain; Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), potentially leading to alternate means of feeding (G-tube, NG tube); airway injuries requiring tracheostomy tubes; and more. #ButtonBatterySafety