Environmental Hazards
The contents of this site are for informational purposes only.
No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical judgment or advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The state of knowledge regarding the treatment of patients potentially exposed to hazardous substances in the environment is constantly evolving and is often uncertain. In developing these educational products we have made a diligent effort to ensure the accuracy and the currency of the presented information. However, the PEHT developers make no claim that the PEHT materials comprehensively address all possible situations related to various substances. These are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of health professionals in assessing the conditions related to and providing anticipatory guidance about children’s exposures to hazardous substances.
Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition. Never disregard or delay in seeking medical advice based upon something that you have read on this site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or a qualified health care professional. Reliance on any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.