Presentation
More than 70 acute pediatric presentations are covered in a signs and symptoms section designed with side tabs for easy access. [books.google.com]
It’s difficult to test for acetone because of the amount naturally present in the body. Your doctor will look for high levels of acetone and ketones and physical symptoms to diagnose you. [healthline.com]
If blisters are present, an evaluation by a physician will be necessary. Hydrocarbons cause severe eye irritation and possibly corneal abrasions, which are scratches on the protective covering of the eye. [chop.edu]
If another adult is present, ask for help holding your child while you run the water toward the inside of the eye to flush out the toxic substance. If you're alone, wrap your child tightly in a towel or blanket and hold her under one arm. [babycenter.com]
Entire Body System
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Collapse
Common chemicals in air fresheners include formaldehyde (a highly toxic known carcinogen) and phenol (which can cause hives, convulsions, circulatory collapse, coma, and even death). [achooallergy.com]
[…] product is swallowed, it may lead to: Severe stomach/abdominal pain Blood in stool Vomiting (blood in vomit) Sudden decrease in blood pressure (hypotension) Feeling dizzy, lack of coordinated movement Low level of alertness, confusion Shock Seizures Collapse [dovemed.com]
[…] stools If the poison touched your skin or eyes you may have: Skin burns and irritation Vision loss If the poison is breathed in (inhaled or aspirated), the following can occur: Fever Inflammation of the lungs Infection of the lungs (secondary pneumonia) Collapsed [medlineplus.gov]
Manifestations of acute poisoning include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and collapse. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Perforation of the esophagus or stomach, may result in vascular collapse, mediastinitis (inflammation of the mediastinum), Pneumo-peritoneum (air or gas in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen). [medictests.com]
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Falling
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Hypothermia
morphine, hydrocodone [Hycodan], methadone) Hypoventilation, hypotension, miosis, sedation, hypothermia, ileus Short-acting naloxone (Narcan; brand no longer available in the United States), monitor closely for withdrawal symptoms and relapsing sedation [aafp.org]
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Weakness
Chronic manifestations include weakness, peripheral neuropathy, hyperkeratosis, skin rashes, and oral manifestations secondary to liver dysfunction and bone marrow depression. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Respiratoric
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Pneumonia
Consult new chapters covering Ultrasound, Innate Immunity, Adaptive Immunity, Deposition and Clearance, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. [books.google.com]
If aspiration pneumonia or chemical pneumonitis develops, hospital treatment can include oxygen and, if severe, a ventilator. Antibiotics help if pneumonia develops. [merckmanuals.com]
Lipoid pneumonia: a silent complication of mineral oil aspiration. Pediatrics, 103(2), e19. [poison.org]
A complication from aspirating hydrocarbons is chemical pneumonia. When chemical pneumonia is not treated it can be life-threatening. This is why the labels on hydrocarbon-containing products warn of potential death. [chop.edu]
Vomit by itself is acidic and can damage the lungs, but if there are toxic chemicals in the vomit it can make the damage much worse, causing a condition known as chemical pneumonia. [ec.europa.eu]
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Hypoventilation
morphine, hydrocodone [Hycodan], methadone) Hypoventilation, hypotension, miosis, sedation, hypothermia, ileus Short-acting naloxone (Narcan; brand no longer available in the United States), monitor closely for withdrawal symptoms and relapsing sedation [aafp.org]
Gastrointestinal
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Overeating
Over half of all poisonings occur in children under 6 years of age, and 90 percent of them happen at home. [babycenter.com]
One hydrocarbon contained in the mix is formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen that can accumulate in human fat tissue over time. [thealternativedaily.com]
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If the child has stopped breathing, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and do not stop until the child breathes on his or her own, or until someone can take over. [healthychildren.org]
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Nausea
The symptoms and signs of poisoning are nausea, vomiting, prostration, intense gray blue cyanosis, convulsions, and coma (Sollmann). As with other benzene derivatives, there is a direct toxic effect FULL TEXT [annals.org]
Severity of symptoms can range from headache and nausea to convulsions and death. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Toxidromes/Toxic Symptoms and Antidotes Type of poisoning Agents Toxidromes/toxic symptoms Antidotes Acetaminophen Acetaminophen Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, elevated aspartate transaminase level (greater than 1,000 IU per L after 24 hours), jaundice [aafp.org]
In the worst case, swallowing hydrocarbons causes nausea, mild stomach discomfort and belching. The hydrocarbon will pass harmlessly through the bowels. Aspirating hydrocarbons causes more problems than swallowing them. [chop.edu]
As the exposure continues, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, unconsciousness, and even death are possible. It's a good idea to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home and to test it regularly, along with your smoke detectors. [babycenter.com]
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Nausea
The symptoms and signs of poisoning are nausea, vomiting, prostration, intense gray blue cyanosis, convulsions, and coma (Sollmann). As with other benzene derivatives, there is a direct toxic effect FULL TEXT [annals.org]
Severity of symptoms can range from headache and nausea to convulsions and death. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Toxidromes/Toxic Symptoms and Antidotes Type of poisoning Agents Toxidromes/toxic symptoms Antidotes Acetaminophen Acetaminophen Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, elevated aspartate transaminase level (greater than 1,000 IU per L after 24 hours), jaundice [aafp.org]
In the worst case, swallowing hydrocarbons causes nausea, mild stomach discomfort and belching. The hydrocarbon will pass harmlessly through the bowels. Aspirating hydrocarbons causes more problems than swallowing them. [chop.edu]
As the exposure continues, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, unconsciousness, and even death are possible. It's a good idea to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home and to test it regularly, along with your smoke detectors. [babycenter.com]
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Abdominal Pain
pain Blood in stool Vomiting (blood in vomit) Sudden decrease in blood pressure (hypotension) Feeling dizzy, lack of coordinated movement Low level of alertness, confusion Shock Seizures Collapse and coma When the skin is affected, it can lead to: Severe [dovemed.com]
Manifestations of acute poisoning include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and collapse. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
The signs and symptoms often occur within 30 minutes after ingestion and include the following: Respiratory depression CNS depression Abdominal pain Gastritis Hematemesis Hypovolemia Managing Isopropanol Poisoning ACLS Supportive Care: Ensure an adequate [medictests.com]
Toxidromes/Toxic Symptoms and Antidotes Type of poisoning Agents Toxidromes/toxic symptoms Antidotes Acetaminophen Acetaminophen Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, elevated aspartate transaminase level (greater than 1,000 IU per L after 24 hours), jaundice [aafp.org]
Cardiovascular
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Palpitations
This edition's highlights include new chapters on palpitations, cystic fibrosis, travel related emergencies, and ultrasound and a new appendix on practice pathways. [books.google.com]
As the exposure continues, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, unconsciousness, and even death are possible. It's a good idea to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home and to test it regularly, along with your smoke detectors. [babycenter.com]
Skin
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Formication
Preventing methanol from converting to formic acid : This may be accomplished by administering ethanol, that's right, booze! It has a 9 times greater affinity for the enzyme that creates formic acid. [medictests.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Fracture
This edition features expanded coverage of abdominal ultrasound, pulmonary infections, skeletal fractures, and cervical spine injuries. A Brandon-Hill recommended title. [books.google.com]
Neurologic
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Dizziness
Swallowing such poison may cause: Agitation Confusion Coma (decreased level of consciousness and lack of responsiveness) Dizziness Breathing difficulty Low blood pressure that develops rapidly Severe pain in the throat, mouth area, nose, eyes, or ears [medlineplus.gov]
MedlinePlus states that if furniture polish is swallowed, symptoms may include confusion, dizziness, severe stomach or throat pain, throat swelling, bloody vomit or stools, breathing difficulty, or even coma. [thealternativedaily.com]
Early signs are headache, dizziness, and sleepiness. As the exposure continues, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, unconsciousness, and even death are possible. [babycenter.com]
[…] lack of oxygen Breathing difficulties, if the fumes of the solution are inhaled If the product is swallowed, it may lead to: Severe stomach/abdominal pain Blood in stool Vomiting (blood in vomit) Sudden decrease in blood pressure (hypotension) Feeling dizzy [dovemed.com]
[…] retention, ileus, delirium — Anticoagulant Warfarin (Coumadin), rodenticides Ecchymoses, bleeding, prolonged prothrombin and bleeding times Vitamin K Cardiac medication Calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, digoxin Bradycardia, arrhythmias, hypotension, dizziness [aafp.org]
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Headache
Mild acetone poisoning symptoms include: headache slurred speech lethargy lack of coordination a sweet taste in the mouth Severe symptoms are very rare and include: coma low blood pressure deep stupor Acetone poisoning can be life-threatening. [healthline.com]
[…] the following can occur: Fever Inflammation of the lungs Infection of the lungs (secondary pneumonia) Collapsed lung Fluid around the lung Lung bleeding Asphyxia Low blood pressure or shock Respiratory failure Stupor Seizures Coma Confusion Sleepiness Headache [medlineplus.gov]
Early signs are headache, dizziness, and sleepiness. As the exposure continues, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, unconsciousness, and even death are possible. [babycenter.com]
Severity of symptoms can range from headache and nausea to convulsions and death. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
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Slurred Speech
Mild acetone poisoning symptoms include: headache slurred speech lethargy lack of coordination a sweet taste in the mouth Severe symptoms are very rare and include: coma low blood pressure deep stupor Acetone poisoning can be life-threatening. [healthline.com]
Stage I: CNS effects occurring within the first 12 hours after ingestion: Slurred speech Ataxia Somnolence Nausea and vomiting Focal/general convulsions Hallucinations Stupor Coma Stage II: Cardiopulmonary system effects occurring 12 to 36 hours after [medictests.com]
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Poor Coordination
Hydrocarbon ingestion also causes neurologic symptoms, including drowsiness, poor coordination, stupor or coma, and seizures. [merckmanuals.com]
Workup
Written by one of the most eminent pediatric radiologists, this popular textbook is a practical, concise, and easy-to-read guide to the radiologic workup of acute illnesses and injuries in children. [books.google.com]
Treatment
If the person has stopped coughing and choking, particularly if the ingestion was small and accidental, treatment at home is possible. Home treatment should be discussed with someone at a poison center. [merckmanuals.com]
There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. [healthychildren.org]
However, selective laboratory studies can provide vital information to guide monitoring and treatment. [aafp.org]
Get rid of substances used for old-fashioned treatments such as oil of wintergreen, boric acid, ammoniated mercury, oil of turpentine, and camphorated oil. [paradisepeds.org]
Prognosis
In case of complications, such as aspiration of the substance into the lungs, the prognosis may be adversely affected Generally, wood polishes are dangerous substances to swallow. [dovemed.com]
Prognosis The outcome of poisoning varies from complete recovery to death, and depends on the type and amount of the poison, the health of the victim, and the speed with which medical care is obtained. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology of pediatric poison exposures: an analysis of 2003 poison control center data. Clin Pediatr Emerg Med. 2005;6(2):68–75. 7. Osterhoudt K. The toxic toddler: drugs that can kill in small doses. Contemp Pediatr. 2000;3:73–88. 8. [aafp.org]
Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Poisoning Prevention, April 2016. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PROTECT Initiative: Advancing Children’s Medication Safety, October 2017. [whattoexpect.com]
This position can aid in the prevention of aspiration if vomiting occurs, and it may, believe it! [medictests.com]
Prevention is very important, because aspirating a hydrocarbon is so dangerous. Always re-close the child resistant caps. Lock oils and other hydrocarbons out of children's reach - even bottles of baby oil! [poison.org]
Poisoning is a common, preventable, medical emergency. Each year about 500 children in the United States die from poisoning. Children are naturally inquisitive and curious and will open drawers and doors and find toxic materials. [meridianpediatrics.net]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. To Prevent Poisoning in Your Home: Most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are home but not paying attention. [healthychildren.org]