Simon M W
J Ky Med Assoc. 1997 Feb;95(2):58-61.
Poisonings are the fourth most common cause of death for children. Ingestion typically involves an accessible household product, especially medicine. Lithium may be accessible to children when it is used by family members or sitters. Lithium poisoning constitutes a serious medical condition with a 25% mortality rate. This article reports the accidental lithium poisoning of a child, its harmful effects and treatment.
中毒是儿童第四大常见死因。摄入中毒通常涉及随手可得的家用产品,尤其是药品。当家庭成员或保姆使用锂时,儿童可能会接触到锂。锂中毒是一种严重的病症,死亡率为25%。本文报告了一名儿童意外锂中毒事件、其有害影响及治疗情况。