Accidental ingestion of E-cigarette liquid nicotine in a 15-month-old child: an infant mortality case of nicotine intoxication

Introduction:
This text discusses a case report of an infant mortality due to nicotine intoxication after ingesting liquid nicotine used for electronic cigarettes. The text also explores the increasing use of electronic cigarettes, the toxicity of liquid nicotine, and the risks it poses to children.

Key Points:

* The text describes a case report of a 15-month-old child who ingested liquid nicotine used for electronic cigarettes, mistaking it for cold medicine.
* The child experienced cardiopulmonary arrest, hypoxic brain damage, and ultimately died due to the high dose of nicotine ingested.
* The text highlights the importance of history taking and treatment of liquid nicotine poisoning.
* The American Association of Poison Control Centers has reported an increasing number of consultations related to e-cigarette nicotine exposure each year.
* The toxicity of liquid nicotine and the risks it poses to children are discussed.
* The text also discusses the lack of regulations regarding childproof bottling and packaging or warning signs on liquid nicotine products.
* The text highlights the need for public health efforts to minimize the risk of accidents related to liquid nicotine exposure.

Main Message:
The main message of the text is the need for increased public awareness about the toxicity of liquid nicotine used for electronic cigarettes and the risks it poses to children. The text highlights the need for regulations regarding childproof bottling and packaging and warning signs on liquid nicotine products to minimize the risk of accidents and protect children. The case report of the infant mortality due to nicotine intoxication underscores the severity of the risks associated with liquid nicotine exposure. Therefore, it is crucial to take measures to prevent such accidents and protect children's health and safety.

Seo, An Deok, Dong Chan Kim, Hee Joon Yu, and Min Jae Kang. “Accidental Ingestion of E-Cigarette Liquid Nicotine in a 15-Month-Old Child: An Infant Mortality Case of Nicotine Intoxication.” Korean Journal of Pediatrics 59, no. 12 (2016): 490. https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2016.59.12.490.