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Rubbing alcohol should not be ingested in children AND adults, no matter if you are in perfect health, ingesting more than an ounce will make you feel the need to call 911
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What do you do if your child swallowed a little bit of rubbing alcohol?
call poisen control
What will happen if a child DRINK s rubbing alcohol?
take him to hospital to have stomach pumped out
What if a child swallowed desiccant what can ypu do?
What if your child swallowed desiccant. What can you do
A pint of rubbing alcohol mixed with gallon of distilled water and tbl spoon of shampoo makes a homemade window cleaner if child sprays this in mouth would it be harmful 2yr old?
The doses you describe would most likely not be harmful. However, the combination is dangerous in higher doses (for instance if the child drinks it). I think you're okay this time.
Is Ajax harmful to children when swallowed?
Yes. Ajax contains bleach which can kill a child. The warning label on the can tells you to keep away from children.
Should you take your child into emergency you put rubbing alchol in ears and he has the tubes?
It is not always necessary to take your child to an emergency room if he has tubes and you put rubbing alcohol in his years. It may be wise to call your pediatrician to ask for their advice.
What if a child swallowed small lamb bone?
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Are there any harmful elements to a plush toy that would endanger a child?
If a plush toy has small pieces, such as they eyes or lashes, they could be dangerous to a baby if swallowed.
Is it harmful if your child swallowed bubbles?
It depends on how much. In general, soap is not good for you, and can make you sick if you eat enough of it. However, she probably did not swallow enough to make her sick.
What to do when a child drinks rubbing alcohol?
personally I would call 911, but short of that call poison control at 1-800-222-1222
Why is a child with a high fever given a sponge bath with water mixed with rubbing alcohol?
To help cool the child down. The evaporating alcohol would help with the cooling. To evaporate the alcohol needs some energy and it would take heat from the child's skin thus helping with the cooling. The water would remove heat from the skin by evaporation and conduction.
What are the possible long-term effects on a child who drank rubbing alcohol mixed with vodka?
AnswerI hope this is not a valid question. And I really don't see how it could be. Such a mixture would prove fatal, unless you mean a very small portion. How would a child get this substance? No one should be ingesting such a lethal combination. I just don't get it. One thing that is very likely with even a small amount would be permanent damage to the kidneys and liver.AnswerShe did become very sick & was taken to the hospital.AnswerThe main long term effect of this behavior would be death. Period. Rubbing alcohol is a form of alcohol that is quite poisonous. Nasty flavoring that is also an emetic is added, so that people will use it as rubbing alcohol and not a cocktail. Blindness is one common result of drinking it. Death is another. For a child, any use of alcohol is not a good idea, in my opinion. Vodka in sufficient quantity can kill, just like any other form of alcohol. How a child got their hands on vodka, and rubbing alcohol, and became motivated to mix them and drink them, is a question that should be directed to local law enforcement. This child is clearly not in a safe environment.that could be deadly
