chemicals

“Ay, Ay…I Splashed_____in my Eye”

Published by on October 5, 2010 | Leave a response
“Ay, Ay…I Splashed_____in my Eye”

How to manage and prevent harmful chemical exposures to the eye By: Tony Burda and Robert Redwood ( 4th Year Medical Student  at RUMC) When you think of the type calls received by a Poison Control Center, you probably think of poisonings such as  a child tasting rat poison or eating several handfuls of chewable vitamins or taking several bites of … more

“So, What’s The Most Dangerous Poison Around The House?”

Published by on May 4, 2010 | 1 Response

Toxicity Hazards of Household Drain Cleaners By: Tony Burda and Irene Hong The title of this piece is a common question asked by students, residents, and new employees undergoing training at the Illinois Poison Center (IPC).  I could come up with several things that are pretty scary for kids and pets to get into, such … more