Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: BACKGROUND: It is not uncommon for a child to present to the hospital due to accidental ingestions, and oftentimes they are the result of a child accessing household cleaning or home improvement products. Typically, the upper gastrointestinal tract is the site of initial tissue insult and prognosis of these cases depends on a variety of factors, including the ingested substance, injury extent, and assessments and treatments rendered. Possible post-ingestion complications that make management difficult may include mediastinitis, hemodynamic instability, gastrointestinal perforation, erosion and scarring. CASE: ] (TSP), a common household all-purpose heavy-duty cleaner. After ingestion, the patient presented to the emergency department where a multi-disciplinary team-initiated care. Work-up included regular vital checks, electrolyte profiles, blood profiles and an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. He was eventually discharged and scheduled to return for follow-up with esophagram, without long term consequences. CONCLUSIONS: Although the ingestion of TSP has occurred before, the literature regarding consumption of this specific detergent is negligible. This case provides evidence regarding the treatment and outcome of a paediatric patient who accidentally swallowed TSP and offers guidance in the management of their care.
DOI: 10.1111/jpc.70012
Institution: University of South Carolina
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,150
OpenAlex ID: W4407556176