1.
J Spec Pediatr Nurs
; 11(3): 189-95, 2006 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16774529
Subject(s)
Equipment Contamination , Hair Preparations , Infection Control/methods , Play and Playthings , Soaps , Air , Child , Clinical Nursing Research , Colony Count, Microbial , Colorado , Drug Contamination/prevention & control , Drug Contamination/statistics & numerical data , Equipment Contamination/prevention & control , Equipment Contamination/statistics & numerical data , Hair Preparations/supply & distribution , Hospitals, Pediatric , Humans , Safety Management , Soaps/supply & distribution , Solutions
2.
Arch Pediatr
; 9(9): 913-6, 2002 Sep.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12387172
ABSTRACT
CASE REPORT: Two children were admitted for poisoning by organophosphate pesticides applied as hair rinses against lice. These chemical agents inhibit the acetylcholinesterase enzyme at various sites. The resultant accumulation of the transmitter acetylcholine causes abnormal signs and symptoms. The diagnosis is based on a reduction in the blood cholinesterase activity. The specific treatment comprises the administration of atropine and pralidoxime. CONCLUSION: Accidental poisoning by organophosphate insecticides may occur, due to the misuse of such substances as shampoo against lice. An accurate information for users is necessary.