Household Poison Pearls
Description
Updates on the Invictus medical review courses with "baby Invictus" for oral exams coming soon and a comprehensive border review course in development. Dr. Sean Nort shares vital insights on common household ingestions, challenging assumptions about what substances actually pose dangers to children.
• Household bleach (3% sodium hypochlorite) ingestion typically requires only reassurance and discharge home
• Industrial bleach is more concerning due to higher concentration
• Most cosmetics, window cleaners, soaps and detergents have minimal toxicity
• Laundry pods can cause more significant caustic burns and sometimes reduced consciousness
• Silica gel packets are extremely safe despite "do not eat" warnings
• Poison control centers are the best resource for managing potential ingestions
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