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Poison Control Button Battery Ingestion Triage and Treatment Guideline

Treatment guideline for button battery ingestions.

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Are Over-the-Counter Phenylephrine Products Safe and Effective?

Phenylephrine is a decongestant available in many over-the-counter cold products. A US Food and Drug (FDA) Advisory Panel reviewed recent studies and found that oral phenylephrine is no more effective than placebo for the treatment of nasal congestion. Based on these findings and additional review, the FDA has proposed that products containing oral phenylephrine be removed from the market.

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Flowers and berries from the foxglove plant attract children

The bell-shaped flowers and red berries of the foxglove plant attract children. Despite its beauty, the foxglove is poisonous and is one of many reasons to watch children closely when they play outdoors. It’s also an excellent reason NOT to prepare your own herbal medicines from wild plants.

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Tape Button Batteries Before Disposing of Them

A recent study of battery injuries found that 29.8% of button battery ingestions involved batteries that were discarded or sitting out. Taping button batteries before disposal can decrease or stop button batteries from causing injury and will not affect the ability of the battery to be recycled. 

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Orient yourself to all over-the-counter and prescription medications

Take the time to orient yourself to over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. Know where to find important information. What is the active ingredient? What is the dose (i.e. 10 mg or 10 mcg)? If it’s liquid, what is the concentration (i.e. in each 5 mL, there are 200 mg)?  

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Can Halloween Candy Poison Me?

Halloween is a holiday synonymous with costume contests and consumption of sugary candy. Eating certain types of sweets, including black licorice and sugar free candy, may result in unwanted toxic effects for trick-or-treaters. Consumption of cannabis edibles or rainbow fentanyl, which may resemble familiar candy or snack products, can also cause dangerous toxicity.

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When Is Drywall a Problem?

Some drywall (gypsum board) imported in the early 2000s can emit sulfurous gases, resulting in damage to copper wiring and pipes, as well as some human health effects. When wet, drywall can be affected by mold.

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What’s in Drain Cleaner, and What Happens if You Drink It?

Liquid drain cleaners contain potentially poisonous acidic or basic compounds, enzymes, and bacteria that are effective in clearing clogged drains. Since many drain cleaners contain highly concentrated corrosive chemicals, they must be used with great caution. Consumption of non-enzymatic drain cleaners can result in serious burns, permanent tissue damage, and even death.

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Not Just the Berries: Be Wary of Holly Leaves and Roots

The leaves of the holly (Ilex spp) are dark green and stiff with sharp spines. The root is large and grows straight down. The leaf spine can lacerate the mouth, throat, and skin. Holly contains poisonous substances that cause abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea and sometimes dehydration when ingested. Mild symptoms require no specific treatment other than remaining hydrated.

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Mechanism of Battery-Induced Injury

Batteries cause tissue injury through three interacting mechanisms, although the relative contribution of each remains somewhat elusive. These mechanisms come into play when a battery is lodged in the gut, ear, nose or other orifice, rather than free-floating and in transit.

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