Man in Phu Tho goes to emergency room after mistakenly drinking ant killer

Accordingly, due to the presence of many ants and cockroaches in the family's living area, patient A (43 years old; residing in Cam Khe district, Phu Tho ) mixed 5 packets of ant killer into 1,500ml of water in a plastic bottle before spraying. Thinking it was a bottle of drinking water, the patient's daughter helped her father put the bottle in the refrigerator.

With the habit of drinking cold water from the refrigerator every day, Mr. A opened the refrigerator, poured and drank about 200ml from the bottle of the above solution. After drinking for a few minutes, Mr. A realized that the bottle of water had been mixed with ant killer, so he 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.

Hospitalized after accidentally drinking ant killer left in the refrigerator. Illustrative photo

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 2 active ingredients of the Pyrethroid group.

Pyrethroid drugs are generally not dangerous, but can be life-threatening 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, itchy skin, red skin...

To use Pyrethroids safely, follow these steps:

1. Before using Pyrethroids, read the instructions and safety precautions carefully.

2. Use personal protective equipment when using Pyrethroids chemicals.

3. Avoid contact with skin and eyes when using Pyrethroids. If you come into contact with Pyrethroids, wash with saline immediately.

4. Always store Pyrethroids in a safe place, out of reach of children.

5. 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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