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Dec 28, 2023 · Infographic on watusi poisoning from Department of Health. MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health (DOH) tells the public that should anyone accidentally swallow a watusi, the person is ...
- First aid: What to do in case of firecracker poisoning
The agency has been issuing tips on how to avoid and deal...
- First aid: What to do in case of firecracker poisoning
Dec 28, 2023 · Citing the need to provide urgent medical care, the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday appealed to the family of a four-year-old boy who accidentally ingested a watusi firecracker to return to the hospital.
Dec 28, 2023 · The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday there are now 88 fireworks-related injuries ahead of the New Year celebration, including a four-year old boy who accidentally ingested a watusi at home.
Dec 31, 2014 · The agency has been issuing tips on how to avoid and deal with poisoning caused by the toxic ingredients found in firecrackers. The DOH focused on two types of firecrackers: watusi and piccolo.
Dec 28, 2023 · Watusi is deadly when ingested as it contains yellow phosphorous, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, and TNT or trinitrotoluene, an explosive. Children often mistake the small, brightly colored firework for candy, the health department said.
Dec 31, 2021 · For ingestion of watusi, piccolo, or other types of fireworks: Do not force the victim to vomit. Feed the victim (child) 6 to 8 and (adult) 8 to 12 pieces of raw egg white. Wash skin with alkaline soap such as Perla if contaminated or exposed to watusi. Take the victim immediately to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
For watusi ingestion, have the victim drink egg whites. Give six to eight egg whites to a child and eight to 12 egg whites to an adult. If the victim can’t stand the taste of egg whites, add soda or juice from citrus fruits such as oranges.
