Story contributed by the Nebraska Regional Poison Control Center

Prevention is best treatment for carbon monoxide poisonings

Did you know that a killer could be lurking in your home or car right now? The problem is, this killer can strike without ever being seen, heard or smelled.

Jan 12, 2010

The poison center weighs in on the dangers of tiki torches

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center would like to alert parents about a product that has prompted many calls to poison centers across the country and several deaths. The fluid that goes into the outdoor tiki torches contains a hydrocarbon. The liquid is a concern when it gets into the lungs — which happens often when people choke after swallowing it.

Jul 15, 2008

Poison center provides tips for using insect repellants

Summer is a good time to remind parents to be cautious in the use of DEET containing insect repellents on their children.

Jul 8, 2008

Spring safety tips from the poison center

If there was any doubt that spring is here you only have to ask the nurses at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center. The calls on carbon monoxide and cough and cold medicines have been replaced by gasoline, ant killer, fertilizers, spring cleaning chemicals and critters that bite and sting.

May 28, 2008