Child given double dose of pain medication after surgery, Amherst County VA


A 7-year-old girl who had a tonsillectomy was accidentally given a double dose of her pain medication by her mother. The girl is alert and able to talk. Emergency medical services were called to assist.
Audio|Source: Amherst County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Region 1, Region 2. Need a unit to respond to EMS, near Ned Brown Rd.
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Have a 7-year-old female just had her tonsillectomy. Her mother accidentally gave her a double dose of her pain medication.
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She is alert talking.
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First is such, 1144[1].
Police codes explained
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1144: Deceased person/fatality (associated with traffic crash)
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Location mentioned:
Ned Brown Rd, Virginia
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