Toxicity following laundry detergent pod ingestion

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013 Jun;29(6):741-2. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e318294eb1d.

Abstract

Laundry detergent pods (LDPs) have only recently become available in the United States, and there has been increasing concern regarding pediatric ingestions of them. We describe a 15-month-old female infant who ingested an LDP and had a depressed level of consciousness, metabolic acidosis, pulmonary toxicity, and swallowing difficulties. It is currently unclear what the exact etiologic agent(s) is responsible for the toxicity associated with LDPs. The case demonstrates the potential for significant toxicity following the ingestion of an LDP. Clearly, measures should be taken to avoid ingestions of these products.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis / chemically induced*
  • Alcohols / poisoning*
  • Consciousness Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Deglutition Disorders / chemically induced
  • Detergents / poisoning*
  • Emergencies
  • Esophagitis / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Glycerol / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Hypoxia / etiology
  • Hypoxia / therapy
  • Infant
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
  • Pleural Effusion / chemically induced
  • Poisoning / therapy
  • Product Packaging
  • Propylene Glycol / poisoning*
  • Respiration Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Respiratory Sounds
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Detergents
  • Neodol-12
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Glycerol