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A borg, or “black out rage gallon”, typically contains a fifth of vodka, water, and liquid flavor enhancer. Borg drinking is popular among some college students, but consumption of the high amounts of alcohol often found in borgs can cause harmful health effects, similar to those resulting from heavy alcohol use or binge drinking.
Grandparents can be bewildered by today's safety recommendations: yes to car seats and bare cribs; no to walkers. There are many new medicines now, too. Some of them can be dangerous for children who swallow only one tablet. Grandparents' medicines are among the most dangerous causes of childhood poisoning.
Many caterpillars have hairs or spines which are connected to poisonous glands. In contact with human skin, they can cause pain, itching, burning, swelling, and blistering.
There are various kinds of caulking compounds on the market, each geared to a specific kind of project. Most caulks are made up of acrylic, latex, silicone, or a combination of all three. In general, caulk is only a mild irritant.
Appropriate use of opioids for pain relief requires delicately balancing risks and benefits. Too much of an opioid can be dangerous or even deadly, but too little leaves the patient in pain.
Petrolatum is a common household product used in many medicated ointments. It is also used as a moisturizer. Petrolatum is generally considered nontoxic when consumed but should not be applied to the eye or within the nose due to risk of irritation or other side effects.
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the air we breathe. Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold and is used in medical, scientific, industrial, commercial, and even culinary settings where extreme cold is required. Although liquid nitrogen is generally inert if untouched, it has the potential to cause severe injury and even death if handled improperly.
Cough syrup is a medicine easily purchased without a prescription in drug stores. Liquid cough medicine usually contains multiple ingredients such as dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, menthol, and honey to alleviate cough and cold symptoms. Using recommended age-specific dosing guidelines is critical for safe use of this medicine.
If you prefer to get help by phone instead of online, call 1-800-222-1222. You will speak directly to a registered nurse or pharmacist. These specialists are available to provide expert medical guidance in poison emergencies 24 hours a day. You can call with questions about poison, too, not just poison emergencies. If you prefer to get help online, use webPOISONCONTROL for personalized, specific recommendations.
Poison hemlock is a deadly plant that looks dangerously similar to other edible plants. Modern day exposures are often the result of plant misidentification.
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