Acute chemical ingestion in the under 19 population in South Korea: A brief report.

Published in: PloS one (2020)

The most commonly ingested substances were sodium hypochlorite (hypochlorite-related agent), surfactants (detergent and soap), and ethanol. The ingestion of hypochlorite or ethylene glycol was the main risk factor for admission. Intentional ingestion was higher in adolescents than in children.

Keyphrases

young adults
liver failure
emergency department
physical activity
drug induced
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome