Pediatric Toxicology: Household Product Ingestions.
Published Dec 1, 2017 · Katherine A O'Donnell
Pediatric annals
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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.].
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayAlcohols, 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
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.