Pediatric Toxicology: Household Product Ingestions

Pediatr Ann. 2017 Dec 1;46(12):e449-e453. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20171120-04.

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.].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Household Products / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pediatrics
  • Poisoning / diagnosis
  • Poisoning / etiology*
  • Poisoning / therapy