Bug Remover Poisoning (Windshield Washer Fluid Poisoning)

Bug Remover Poisoning (Windshield Washer Fluid Poisoning)

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBASep 29, 2017

The topic First Aid for Bug Remover Poisoning you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the topic First Aid for Windshield Washer Fluid Poisoning.

Please find relevant information on First Aid for Bug Remover Poisoning regarding cause, signs & symptoms, administration of first aid treatment, prognosis, preventive measures, and additional resources HERE.

Quick Summary:

  • Windshield washer fluids are chemical solvents that are used to clean automobile windshields using the windshield wipers; the fluid being sprayed onto the glass via a pump
  • These fluids are generally brightly-colored (blue color), thick and viscous, and maybe mistaken by children as juice or other beverages. However, windshield wiper cleaning solutions can be highly toxic, since most contain methanol (30-50% component), which is a deadly alcohol type
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of windshield washer fluids
  • The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

  • In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
  • In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
  • Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Bug Remover Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Bug Remover Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002803.htm (accessed on 09/29/2017)

http://www.poison.org/articles/2013-feb/windshield-washer-solution (accessed on 09/29/2017)

https://www.itriagehealth.com/conditions/windshield-wiper-fluid-methanol-poisoning-837 (accessed on 09/29/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/29/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Bug Remover Poisoning:

McKenzie, L. B., Ahir, N., Stolz, U., & Nelson, N. G. (2010). Household cleaning product-related injuries treated in US emergency departments in 1990–2006. Pediatrics, 126(3), 509-516.

Schwake, D. O., Alum, A., & Abbaszadegan, M. (2015). Automobile windshield washer fluid: A potential source of transmission for Legionella. Science of the Total Environment, 526, 271-277.

White, S. R., & Kosnik, J. (2014). Toxic alcohols. Marx: Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice.

Jun, C., Xue, Y., Liu, R., & Wang, M. (2011). Study on the toxic interaction of methanol, ethanol and propanol against the bovine hemoglobin (BHb) on molecular level. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 79(5), 1406-1410.

Izdepski, E. J., & Stone, M. J. (2013). U.S. Patent No. 8,542,108. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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