Suggest Treatment For Consumption Of Goodnight Liquid

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

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Sat, 18 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : Goodnight liquid 4 teasponsful drank my daughter before 1 hour today just now.
I gave hot water with salt but she is not womating. What will we do. Please suggest me soon sir.

Answered by Dr. Arun (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
needs hospitalisation and observation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Goodnight liquid is very harmful for kids.
It contains hydrocarbons which can cause aspiration pneumonia and lung and kidney injury.
Avoid inducing vomiting it can worsen the situation.
Take her immediately to a nearby hospital.
Some children may need oxygen and respiratory support.
Don't delay.
Regards
Dr Arun

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