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What Procedure To Follow If One Drinks Kerosene?

I am in Haiti. I have a friend whose 3 year old son drank kersosene this week. He has a cough and fever. They do not know how much he drank or exactly wwen. They did not take him for medical care. A doctor told them to give milk. Should they seek any medical care at this time? Should an x-ray be done of his chest? He did vomit near the time of ingestion
Mon, 9 Mar 2020
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Following an ingestion of the substance, immediately water can be given to drink.
In case of symptoms that indicate difficulty in swallowing including vomiting or decreased alertness, do not give anything by way of mouth.
Do not try to induce vomiting.Kerosene is a corrosive poison and can lead to aspiration.Chest xray may be needed to rule out any aspiration and pnemonitis in lungs.I suggest that he should definitely be examined by a physician.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.

Regards

Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician



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What Procedure To Follow If One Drinks Kerosene?

Hi Following an ingestion of the substance, immediately water can be given to drink. In case of symptoms that indicate difficulty in swallowing including vomiting or decreased alertness, do not give anything by way of mouth. Do not try to induce vomiting.Kerosene is a corrosive poison and can lead to aspiration.Chest xray may be needed to rule out any aspiration and pnemonitis in lungs.I suggest that he should definitely be examined by a physician. Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss General and Family Health Physician