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Steam iron cleaner
Definition
Poisoning from an ingestion of a steam iron cleaner.
Alternative Names
Chelating agents
Poisonous Ingredient
- Chelating agents
Where Found
- Various steam iron cleaner products
Symptoms
- Body as a whole
- Severe pain in the mouth
- Collapse
- Respiratory
- Breathing difficulty due to throat swelling
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Severe pain in the throat
- Gastrointestinal
- Severe abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Heart and blood vessels
- Rapid drop in blood pressure
Home Care
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
If on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If swallowed, drink water or milk IMMEDIATELY. If the patient is vomiting, keep giving water or milk.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following:
- The patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.
What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
- Give fluids.
- Treat the symptoms.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Most chelating agents are relatively non-toxic. Recovery is likely.
Review Date:
4/16/2004
Reviewed By: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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