Accidental ingestion of plaster of paris causing thermal injury of the esophagus and stomach in a toddler

• मुख्य लेखकों: Anuradha Rai (लेखक), Medha Mittal (लेखक), Santosh Mittal (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
• ऑनलाइन पहुंच: Connect to this object online.

Background: Plaster of Paris (POP) or calcium sulfate hemihydrate is commonly used in regular construction activities and medical appliances. Due to its easy availability, young children can be at risk of exposure. Mixing of POP with water results in exothermic reaction and production of heat.We rep...