Citation

Eichler HG, Lenz K, Hruby K. Padiatr. Padol. 1981; 16(4): 489-494.

Vernacular Title

Ingestionsunfalle mit atzenden Substanzen im Kindesalter.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7301397

Abstract

Data of the Poison Information Center in Vienna and analysis of the literature indicate: 1) Accidental ingestion of corrosives by children occurs frequently, but rarely causes dangerous complications or sequelae (edema of the larynx, perforation and stricture formation in the esophagus or stomach). This is in contrast to attempted suicides by adults. 2) The first and most important step after the accident is the intake of copious amounts of water. The dangers of neutralizing acid or lye are discussed. 3) Only symptoms and signs, not kind or pH of the caustic agent afford a reliable guide for deciding whether or not the child needs further observation and treatment. This paper deals with first aid measures only, not with further treatment (e.g. shock treatment, prophylaxis of stricture formation etc.).

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