On May 28th, it was reported that a 1-year-and-4-month-old baby named Xiao Xi (pseudonym) from Chengdu suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness while playing at home, followed by severe convulsions.
Faced with this sudden situation, the family panicked and quickly discovered that Xiao Xi had mistakenly ingested the mosquito repellent liquid at home. They immediately rushed Xiao Xi to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
However, despite five days of intensive rescue efforts, Xiao Xi's condition did not improve but instead worsened progressively, ultimately leading to his unfortunate death due to multiple organ failure. Such tragedies are not isolated incidents; every year, children are hospitalized due to accidental ingestion or misuse of mosquito repellent products.
The ingredients in electric mosquito repellent liquid are highly toxic, working by continuously releasing insecticidal substances through heating. For young children, ingestion can trigger a series of severe symptoms.
These symptoms include gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If a large amount is ingested and not promptly treated, the toxicity may further affect the nervous system, causing rapid breathing, delayed reactions, noticeable tremors and convulsions, and even coma and death.
Therefore, if a child is found to have ingested mosquito repellent liquid, parents should immediately take the child to the hospital and call emergency services at 120 in serious cases. While waiting for help, do not induce vomiting without medical advice to avoid mucosal burns or secondary harm from aspiration.
To prevent such tragedies from recurring, households with children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and other sensitive groups should avoid using chemical mosquito repellent products whenever possible. Opt for physical mosquito prevention measures like mosquito nets, which are both safe and effective.
Furthermore, parents should be cautious in daily life by not storing loose or liquid medications like laundry detergent or pesticides in easily accessible plastic bottles to reduce the risk of accidental ingestion by children.
