Department of Paediatrics, East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
*Corresponding author: Dr Kiran B, Department of Paediatrics, East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore Email: drkiranb44@gmail.com
Online Published on 17 September, 2022.
In children, acute matchstick head poisoning occurs due to accidental ingestion while playing with match sticks. Toxicity depends on the number of matchstick heads ingested, ranging from less severe GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms to more severe toxic effects like hemolysis, respiratory failure, renal failure, and liver damage.
Matchstick head, Poisoning, Children
