Acute unintentional single-substance pediatric exposures to direct factor Xa inhibitors reported to US Poison Centers, 2011–2019
Abstract
Introduction Direct factor Xa inhibitors are widely used anticoagulants. Safety in adults is well studied, however limited data exist for pediatric exposures. The objective of this study is to describe referral patterns, clinical outcomes, and treatment modalities for unintentional pediatric single-substance ingestion of factor Xa inhibitors as reported to the National Poison Data System®.Methods This is a retrospective review of cases reported to the National Poison Data System® from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2019. Inclusion criteria were age
Fields of Study & Subjects
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Foreign Body Medical Cases
Plant-based Medicinal Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical Toxicology
- Volume
- 64
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 685–690
- Publication date
- 16 March 2026
- Language
- EN