Candles

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Candles

Definition:

Poisoning from an ingestion of candle wax.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Where Found:

Various candles

Symptoms:

Gastrointestinal

May cause intestinal obstruction if consumed in large quantities

Home Treatment:

Call Poison Control for further guidance.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

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

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery is very likely.

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