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How To Treat One With Accidental Intake Of Kerosene?

hi my mother has accidentally taken kerosene instead of taking water . And the intake of kerosene is one gulp or two (not sure) . The doctor has adviced to give saline and one injection to avoid blocking in heart . Kindly advice if wash is required ? Urgently
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Salient guidelines for better outcome

- Hospitalisation is must .
- Nasogastric tube insertion and gastric lavage is mandatory .
- Supportive IV fluids , electrolytes management with monitoring of
other parameters .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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How To Treat One With Accidental Intake Of Kerosene?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Salient guidelines for better outcome - Hospitalisation is must . - Nasogastric tube insertion and gastric lavage is mandatory . - Supportive IV fluids , electrolytes management with monitoring of other parameters . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .