2024-04-24 08:17:00
Poisoning incident occurred Mainly the first few years of life When your child starts to stand up, grab the product he is handling alone that is not suitable for him and put it in his mouth.
Laundry detergents, medications and carbon monoxide are the most common and serious poisonings
in cleaning and care productslaundry is the main cause of poisoning, especially laundry detergent podsAlthough due to mandatory measures in Europe since 2015, these poisonings have been reduced by half. .
Although less common, duct unblocking products can cause severe poisoning due to corrosive damage to the esophagus and stomach when accidentally ingested.
drug It is the main culprit that causes frequent severe poisoning in children under six years old. The drugs involved include ibuprofen, aspirin and paracetamol, antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs and medications for the cardiovascular system. Children under one year old most often fall victim to treatment errors made by those around them or their caregivers.
At home, the youngest children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of carbon dioxide poisoning. carbon monoxide. This colorless, odorless, toxic gas is produced when heating equipment is used improperly. It is the leading cause of intensive care hospitalization in children under one year of age.
Other causes of serious intoxication: Marijuana and button batteries
Between 2014 and 2020, the frequency of intoxication from marijuana increased, especially among children under one year old, and the severity also increased: An increase in the proportion of children under six years old who were admitted to the intensive care unit following an emergency room visit Double.
Another source of severe poisoning, Button battery Small objects are particularly dangerous if swallowed: they can cause potentially fatal damage to the esophagus.
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