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Data of the Poison Information Center in Vienna and analysis of the literature indicate: 1) Accidental ingestion of corrosives by children occurs frequently, but rarely causes dangerous complications or sequelae (edema of the larynx, perforation and stricture formation in the esophagus or stomach). This is in contrast to attempted suicides by adults. 2) The first and most important step after the accident is the intake of copious amounts of water. The dangers of neutralizing acid or lye are discussed. 3) Only symptoms and signs, not kind or pH of the caustic agent afford a reliable guide for deciding whether or not the child needs further observation and treatment. This paper deals with first aid measures only, not with further treatment (e.g. shock treatment, prophylaxis of stricture formation etc.).
H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
January 1979,
La semaine des hopitaux : organe fonde par l'Association d'enseignement medical des hopitaux de Paris,
H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
May 1977,
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H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
April 1972,
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H G Eichler, and
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H G Eichler, and
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K Hruby
February 1958,
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H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
July 1963,
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H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
January 1958,
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H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
January 1965,
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H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
June 1985,
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H G Eichler, and
K Lenz, and
K Hruby
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