title: A case of accidental ingestion of a salbutamol sulfate inhalant, Venetlin®.
abstract: Pediatricians examine increasing numbers of children with bronchial asthma every year. In Japan, medical institutions can provide standardized therapies according to the Japanese Pediatric Guideline for the Treatment and Management of Asthma 2005. Inhalation therapy is highly beneficial, and a substantial proportion of patients choose to purchase inhalators and practice inhalation therapy at home. Recently, we experienced a case of accidental ingestion of a salbutamol sulfate inhalant by a non-asthmatic child, which reminded us anew of the importance of managing the medicines for asthma. We also recognized the need to educate patients and their families on the knowledge of these medicines. In this report, we analyze the case and discuss measures that pediatricians can implement to avoid accidental inhalant ingestion by children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Tokai University School of Medicine, Japan.
authors.forename: Shin-ichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matsuda
authors.forename: Masahiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shikada
authors.forename: Tadakazu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.forename: Takako
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakano
authors.forename: Yasumasa
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Oh
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home; D000420:Albuterol / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D000420:Albuterol