Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 12:00 AM
NEW JERSEY - Extreme caution is urged when using lamps, lanterns, or torchlights containing lamp oils.
The staff at the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System(NJPIES) warns the public of the serious danger lamp oils poseespecially to young children. When accidentally taken by mouth,such lamp oils can enter the lungs causing pneumonia and evendeath.
Recently, a 3 year old toddler needed immediate emergency roomattention for ingesting lamp oil. The child drank the oil from alamp left on the familys picnic table. According to BruceRuck, PharmD. of NJPIES, It is very important to recognize thatmany of the lamps containing these oils are not child-resistant andmust be kept away from children. When not in use, store the lampsand extra oils, the same way you would store any chemical - Lockthem up and keep them out of the reach of children.
If you suspect a poisoning, call the poison control center forimmediate treatment advice as well as for prevention information.Call 1-800-222-1222, trained medical professionals will provide youwith the most up to date emergency treatment advice, and willanswer any drug or poison information question you may have.
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