E-Cigarette Poisoning

E-CIGARETTE POISONING E-cigarettes contain a liquid nicotine solution that can be poisonous. These products come in bright colors and appealing flavors and scents, making them particularly attractive to young children. 1 Lethality' Liquid nicotine can be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin Nicotine is an acute toxin Symptoms include: Nausea Vomiting Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Seizures Death Just a few drops of liquid nicotine could result in a trip to the ER Lethality depends on the weight of the child and the concentration of the liquid nicotine Ingesting less than 1/4 of a teaspoon of 1.8% concentrated liquid nicotine can be fatal to a 50 pound child A Growing Problem? Poison control centers reported a 145% increase in calls involving e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine between 2013 and 2014 3783 4000 3000 2000 1543 1000 460 271 2011 2012 2013 2014 E-Cigarette and Liquid Nicotine Exposures Reported to Poison Centers More than half of these exposures occurred in children ages 5 and under Safety Tips Keep liquid nicotine and e- cigarettes locked up, out of sight, and out of reach Make sure liquid nicotine is stored in child-resistant containers Protect your skin when handling liquid nicotine Program the poison control number into your phone control and call immediately if skin C) contact or ingestion occurs Poison 1 (800) 222-1222 For detailed sources and resources: childrenssafetynetwork.org/infographics/e-cigarette-poisoning July 2015 CSN Children's Safety Network at Education Development Center