Allegedly Vape Poisoning, 2-Year-Old Child Rushed To Pahang Hospital

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JAKARTA - A two-year-old child in Bera, Pahang, Malaysia, was forced to be rushed to a hospital suspected of having acute nicotine poisoning after being believed to have inhaled or swallowed liquid from a single-use electronic cigarette device (vape).

As reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 6, the Malaysian Ministry of Health said the incident involved a two-year-old girl who had no history of chronic diseases, whose grandfather was found to have symptoms of cough, vomiting and shortness of breath.

The grandfather found a disposable electronic cigarette device lying on the floor not far from the child. According to the ministry's statement, the girl is believed to have inhaled or swallowed liquid from electronic cigarette devices.

Because he needed breathing assistance, the child was rushed to the intensive care unit at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh, Pahang.

The Ministry of Health reported that the child's condition is now stable and breathing with the help of breathing equipment, although previously he had experienced two seizures.

Initially the incident was reported as a possible case of Lung Injury Related to the Electronic Vape (EVALI), but the results of clinical findings did not show these criteria.

Malaysia's Ministry of Health said urine test results showed high levels of nicotine and had sent electronic cigarette devices found to the laboratory for further testing.

Based on the diagnosis, according to the ministry, the child was hit by an acute disease that was life-threatening due to the possibility of nicotine consumption which had complications with seizure symptoms.

As a result of this incident, the ministry appealed to the public that the use of cigarette products, including electronic cigarettes, was harmful to health.

nicotine poisoning due to the use of tobacco or electronic cigarette liquid can cause acute effects, such as palpitation, vomiting and seizures. This can happen to everyone, including children.

The high nicotine effect and long-term nicotine exposure, especially in children, will affect brain growth.