Kerosene oil poisoning in children: a hospital-based prospective study in Sri Lanka.
Indian J Pediatr
; 1994 Nov-Dec; 61(6): 683-7
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in En
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This is a prospective hospital based study of 526 cases of kerosene oil poisoning seen during a 10 year period. There were 5 cases of deliberate self poisoning and 1 case of attempted homicide. 520 cases were accidental. Pneumonitis occurred in 299 children of whom 253 had vomited after kerosene oil ingestion. There were 3 deaths.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Poisoning
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Sri Lanka
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Kerosene
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Prospective Studies
Type of study:
Observational_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1994
Type:
Article