GĐXH - After realizing that the bottle of water he had just drunk was the one he had mixed with ant killer, Mr. T. quickly induced vomiting and then went to the emergency room.
According to information from the Emergency Department - Cam Khe District Medical Center, doctors here have just performed emergency treatment on a patient poisoned by pyrethroid ant insecticide.
It is known that due to the presence of many ants and cockroaches in the family's living area, Mr. T., 43 years old, residing in Cam Khe district ( Phu Tho ), mixed 05 packets of ant killer into 1500ml of water in a plastic bottle before spraying. Mistaking it for a drinking water bottle, his daughter helped her father put the bottle in the refrigerator.
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With the habit of drinking cold water every day, without any suspicion, Mr. T. opened the refrigerator, poured and drank about 200ml from the bottle of the above solution. After drinking for a few minutes, realizing that the bottle of water had been mixed with ant killer, Mr. T. quickly induced vomiting, then went to Cam Khe District Medical Center for emergency treatment.
Here, doctors diagnosed first-hour pyrethroid ant poison poisoning, prescribed gastric lavage and antidotes. After 1 day of treatment, the patient regained consciousness and vital signs were stable.
Using insecticides should avoid these mistakes
According to Dr. Ha Thi Phuong Thuy - Emergency Department: Pyrethroids are a group of insecticides produced from pyrethrin acid or similar chemicals. Usually, an insecticide combines 02 active ingredients of the pyrethroid group. Pyrethroid drugs are generally not dangerous, but can threaten the victim's life if a significant amount is introduced into the body because the drug stimulates bronchial secretions and causes severe smooth muscle spasms, inhibits the central nervous system, causing decreased consciousness or coma, low blood pressure, itching on the skin, red skin...
To use pyrethroids safely, follow these steps:
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- Before using pyrethroids, read the instructions and safety precautions carefully.
- Use personal protective equipment when using pyrethroids.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes when using pyrethroids. If you come into contact with pyrethroids, wash with saline immediately.
- Always store pyrethroids in a safe place, out of reach of children.
- Follow the correct dosage when using pyrethroids and avoid using more than the recommended amount.
- Especially important: avoid putting pyrethroids or harmful chemicals in water bottles, food bottles to avoid confusion.
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