what does toxic mean?

[anbuitachi]

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is there a description of what a toxic child look like? Stuff I've been reading simply say "if child looks toxic do blah" w/o really describing what being toxic means.

 

[Rutgers06]

Typically, a toxic looking kid will look either pale, gray or cyanotic and will be lethargic. They could have tachycardia, tachypnea and/or poor cap refill. If the kid looks toxic you worry about sepsis among other things

 

[michigangirl]

Toxic is a nonspecific term for a child who doesn't look well and has the potential for imminent decompsenation. It's a feel thing. Comes with experience.