Pediatric Benzodiazepine Ingestion Resulting in Hospitalization

Abstract

Children hospitalized for benzodiazepine overdose occasionally had life-threatening symptoms. Ataxia was the most common clinical finding following benzodiazepine ingestion in this series. Flumazenil appeared beneficial for the treatment of severe benzodiazepine toxicity in only two patients. Most children recovered from their overdose uneventfully after receiving activated charcoal and supportive care.