[Poisoning caused by the cutaneous application of camphorated balsam ointment in a nursing infant].
We describe a case of camphor and balsamic oil poisoning observed in a 1-month-old infant. Because of toxic effects of camphor and volatile oils on central nervous system, these compounds show no therapeutical usefullness in children.
Divisione Pediatrica dell'Ospedale, Regionale di Vicenza, U.L.S.S. n. 8., Italia.
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D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D009824:Ointments; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000506:poisoning*; D013729:Terpenes / Q000506:poisoning*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D009824:Ointments; D010936:Plant Extracts; D013729:Terpenes; C009952:camphor, cedar leaf oil, eucalyptus oil, menthol, myristica oil, terebinth oil, thymol drug combination
Intossicazione da applicazione cutanea di unguento balsamico canforato in piccolo lattante.