Citation

McKenzie LB, Ahir N, Stolz U, Nelson NG. Pediatrics 2010; 126(3): 509-516.

Affiliation

Center for Injury Research and Policy, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio;

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2009-3392

PMID

20679298

Abstract

Objective: The goal was to examine comprehensively the patterns and trends of household cleaning product-related injuries among children treated in US emergency departments. Methods: Through use of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database, cases of unintentional, nonfatal, household cleaning product-related injuries were selected by using product codes for drain cleaners, ammonia, metal polishes/tarnish removers, turpentine, dishwasher detergents, acids, swimming pool chemicals, oven cleaners, pine oil cleaners/disinfectants, laundry soaps/detergents, toilet bowl products, abrasive cleaners, general-purpose household cleaners, noncosmetic bleaches, windshield wiper fluids, caustic agents, lye, wallpaper cleaners, room deodorizers/fresheners, spot removers, and dishwashing liquids. Products were categorized according to major toxic ingredients, mode of action, and exposure. Results: An estimated 267 269 children

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