Pediatric Toxicology: Household Product Ingestions.

doi:10.3928/19382359-20171120-04

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Pediatric Toxicology: Household Product Ingestions.

Published Dec 1, 2017 · Katherine A O'Donnell

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Abstract

Nonpharmaceutical household products are the most common substances involved in exploratory ingestions in young children. Fortunately, most of these products are not toxic if ingested in small volumes. However, there are several household products that have the potential to cause significant toxicity and, rarely, fatalities in young children. Key products reviewed in this article include alcohols, button batteries, corrosive cleaning products, laundry detergent pods, hydrocarbons, and magnets. [Pediatr Ann. 2017;46(12):e449-e453.].

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Alcohols, button batteries, corrosive cleaning products, laundry detergent pods, hydrocarbons, and magnets can cause significant toxicity and rare fatalities in young children when ingested in small volumes.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

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