20-month-old baby almost lost his life after mistakenly drinking weed killer pellets

A 20-month-old boy in Quang Ninh province has just received emergency treatment after accidentally swallowing a weed killer pill. The case is a warning about the risk of chemical poisoning in every family.

A 20-month-old patient was taken to the emergency room at Binh Lieu Medical Center (Quang Ninh) by his family in a state of suspected chemical poisoning after mistakenly swallowing a weed killer pill.

Immediately after discovering the incident, the family quickly took the child to the medical center. Thanks to active and timely treatment, the patient's health has stabilized and continues to be monitored at the Department of Surgery - Anesthesia, Resuscitation - Anti-Poison.

The incident is a warning about the potential dangers of chemicals in everyday life. Herbicide pellets are often brightly colored, making them easy for children to mistake for candy or supplements. When swallowed, the active ingredients in the drug can cause serious damage to the liver, kidneys, nervous system and lungs. More dangerously, many herbicides do not have specific antidotes, and treatment is only supportive, so early detection and proper treatment are crucial to a child's survival.

To prevent chemical poisoning, parents should absolutely pay attention to storing all pesticides, herbicides, cleaning chemicals, etc. in a safe place, out of reach of children. Chemicals should not be stored in soft drink bottles or familiar food containers to avoid confusion. When suspecting that a child has swallowed a chemical, do not induce vomiting or use unverified folk remedies. Take the child to the nearest medical facility as soon as possible and provide full information about the suspected chemical, bringing the packaging if available.

Chemical poisoning in children is one of the unfortunate but completely preventable accidents. The caution and awareness of adults is the strongest protection for children. Take action today to prevent the silent risks that can take the life of an innocent child.

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