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Palm oil should not be used to induce vomiting
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
No palm oil Despite this, there is a widespread practice of giving children palm oil after accidental ingestion of kerosene.
The danger kerosene poses in the household lies not only in its inflammability, which can cause severe burns, but also in accidental ingestion by children.
In severe cases, a child who has aspirated kerosene or palm oil may require mechanical ventilation.
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