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Show T 1 " 4 Home Living R Page 3B South Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, April 13, 1983 Child Poisoning Can Be Prevented By RON KNOWLTON R.vi.w Too Wet to Cry Staff - BOUNTIFUL Question: What do aspirin, liquid drain cleaner, gasoline, scouring powders and household plant leaves have in common? Answer: If swallowed by children all could prove fatal or very damaging. Thats why Dr. Dennis SHARON 1 flo Wy- v r ' all cleaning supplies and Actually, I couldnt see the standing as I was on babys tpel rickety wooden rcl ing horse above the rising waters of a basement ! t-- floqrL ' DRA medicines under lock and key. Dr. Wyman said its not good enough to just place these substances on the top shelf of the medicine cabinet or in a high place above the refrigerator. CKmcM. ICAu. Parents of young children floo Ms. Warner. Children have jN6, Im child-proo- often more than adult-proo- f child-proo- f. And children who eat strange tasting tablets or swallow gobs of chewable childrens aspirin will likely visit Dr. Wyman and Ms. Warner in the near future. And their parents also may be faced with unexpected hospital bills. In fact, most can have happier endings if parents follow a few tips given by the doctor and nurse. Parents should first try to determine what the child has swallowed, Dr. Wyman said. The next step should be to call the Poison Control Center at the University of Utah Hospital at The center has a large list of poisons and can offer quick advice, Dr. Wyman said. The center can also advise if a trip to the hospital is necessary and have hospital personnel at Lakeview Hospital ready and waiting for the childs arrival. An added benefit is that the advice is free of charge. However, if hospital staff made the call, they are billed by the center. Ms. Warner also suggests that 581-215- 1. . Both Dr. Wyman and Ms. Warner can recall tragic or near tragic poisonings, as can other hospital employees. Theres the darling boy who found some small tablets in a cabinet under the bathroom sink. The emergency room staff worked desperately to save the boys life while sobbing parents waited outside in the lobby. But the cleaning tablets had done over-the-pho- I valuable in case of emergency. But Dr. Wyman cautions that it is not always wise to induce vomiting. Poison Control should be notified first. Dr. Wyman said that with some substances such as gasoline, kerosene, drain cleaner vomiting would only result in more damage to the child. With caustic substances such as drain cleaner, the esophagus and stomach lining can be damaged and surgery is usually required. Vomiting could cause damage to the lungs, also. When a child has swallowed a substance, it is wise to bring in the container so that doctors and medical personnel can determine what chemical substances are involved and then come up with a solution, Dr. Wyman said not kidding, I thphlWeber Basin. 1Oii course, its wet. You dojpl think Im wearing this inflei tube just because I look dazzling in black, do you? And hese goggles arent exactly Christian Diors choice. I know the water X always been at least sixf bt under around here. It Teur fcooctc. IIKa6M Wndy PollLakoidt their damage. The boy died. parents purchase a bottle of Other stories have a happier ipecac. The liquid helps to induce vomiting and can be in ending. 11 lanl nted to a neighbor at the dry ehd of the line. Weve gdt nore water down here know that youngsters can and do climb and reach into some of the most unlikely places, said y down-rj- s phone, being careful not o let the cord drag on the sjta cian, and Cecile Warner, registered nurse, at Lakeview Hospital recommend that parents with preschool children place far-awa- teeles Swimming I answered the fo man, emergency room physi- been known to scale tall refrigerators and grasp containers on cabinet shelves. Some have even been known to f open caps that are NAUTA STEELE Raviaw Corraipondant tar4 Review Ms. Warner said it is wise to bring the child to the hospital if poisoning is suspected and even if parents arent sure. week. Poisonings are more common during holidays, dreary and rainy days, Ms. Warner said. While most child poisonings are accidental, the same is not true for adults. Most adult poisonings are intentional. Drug overdoses are the most common with adults, Ms. Warner said. In the summer months the water lilies in the family room, cattails in the bedroom. You bet your life, Im serious. Who else in this town could ever hope to have their own private indoor rice paddy? No, my husbands never liked goldfish. really he calls Glorified carp, them. Albino trout? Now theres a thought. We could take our annual fishing trip without ever leaving home. Whats that? You want to know how I can possibly be so lighthearted at a time like this? Well, actually, I feel like crying, but with so much water already rising in the stairwell, I honestly wouldnt dare! pes Make Quick Treats Parents can take heart, though, that most children where the poisoning is quickly discovered are successfully treated and soon return home. Dr. Wyman said the hospital averages five to 10 cases of poisoning during a typical still is six feet under under the basement ceiling, that is. Were planning on planting c ty Fruit Salad cad d dined fruit cocktail fresfy b lianas freslj a iples manda ii i oranges miniature marshmallows 1 nuts whippe topping cream or Cookies ut square 'butter melted in 9x9 pap crac- cup cashed graham kers 1 cup coconut 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup nut 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 most common problems are from children digesting such things as plant leaves and mushrooms, Dr. Wyman said. at 350. No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies 2 cups sugar cup butter tsp. salt Yz cup milk Boil all ingredients for 1 minute. Begin timing when it comes to a full boil. Yz Yb non-dair- y Combinfe ngredients. Serve. Chico 1 Pour each ingredient into pan in order listed. Bake 30 minutes While hot add 3 cups quick cookin oatmeal Yz cups cocoa 1 tsp. vanilla Mix together and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. , Let stand at room temperature until cool. ' jJU CLASS $ TUESDAY 7:00 P.M. "FLOWER H VEGETADLE VARIETIES FOR THE Ws" IX WALTON CO. 7:00 P.M. 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