Kindergarten trainer reportedly takes hand sanitizer in class and has to for 0.23 BAC. to be hospitalized

Health experts warn schools and parents after a Pennsylvania kindergarten reportedly ingested hand sanitizer on the second day of class and hospitalized with a terrifying blood alcohol level of 0.23.

The incident allegedly took place at JH Brooks Elementary School in Moon Township, according to CBS KDKA in Pittsburgh.

Barry Balaski, superintendent of the Moon Area School District, told Fox News in an email that the health and wellbeing of students is a priority.

“As part of our district’s health and safety plan, and in accordance with CDC guidelines for schools, the district has hand sanitizing stations that are available in each of our schools,” said Balaski. “Students are also allowed to carry hand sanitizer in their desk or backpack. However, students are not required to keep it in their desk or backpack, especially if a parent / legal guardian does not want to.”

Balaski continued, “Education is an important part of our health and safety initiatives. Our teachers often talk to students about the components of our health and safety plan. We also hope that parents will continue to teach their children at home. “

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A spokesman for the Moon Area school district told Fox News that it has not been confirmed whether the incident took place or not.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) told Fox News that it also had no information on the case, although Dr. Michael Lynch, medical director of the Pittsburgh Poison Center, said there has been a more than 56% increase in disinfectant exposure cases in Pennsylvania over the past 18 months.

Most of these children were in kindergarten or younger. According to Lynch and UPMC, around 6% of these cases resulted in hospital visits.

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has until Dec.
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The mother, who wanted to remain anonymous, spoke to KDKA.

“The director called and said I should come to school immediately,” the girl’s mother told the broadcaster. “She walked a little wobbly down the hall. When they got to the classroom, in the cafeteria, she fell and could no longer sit up straight. “

The child was apparently taken to the children’s hospital, where it “came” hours later, although her mother said she wasn’t sure what happened until the school called again, according to KDKA.

“In this class, each student has their own disinfectant pump bottle with their name on their desk for personal use,” added the mother. “My daughter consumed half of that bottle. She consumed 6 ounces of 70% alcohol.”

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has until Dec.

That number fell in 2020 when 21,074 cases of hand sanitizer exposure were reported to 55 poison control centers – a rate nearly 70% higher compared to the same period in 2019, before the pandemic.

Most hand sanitizer products contain over 60% ethyl alcohol, which is a higher concentration of alcohol than most hard liquors, the AAPCC wrote on its website, noting that even a small amount of alcohol can cause alcohol poisoning in children.

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“Alcohol poisoning can cause confusion, vomiting and drowsiness and, in severe cases, respiratory arrest and death,” the AAPCC wrote, adding, “Many hand sanitizers come in brightly colored bottles, can be glittery, and smell like food or candy. This type of packaging makes them very tempting for young children. “

“While a child who licks a tiny amount of hand sanitizer off their hands is unlikely to get sick, a child who ingests more than one taste of hand sanitizer is at risk of alcohol poisoning.”

Jennifer Q. Tran, director of the Children’s National Safety Center and medical assistant at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC, suggested teachers set up designated hand sanitizing stations at their desks so they are in a supervised, safe, and accessible location.
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In a Facebook Live on September 8, a panel of medical experts met with the non-profit child safety organization Safe Kids Worldwide to exchange safety tips for back to school.

For children who carry their own hand sanitizer, the experts advised precautionary measures such as talking to your child about the dangers behind them.

“You should also be very careful about realizing that you may be with younger children who don’t necessarily know that these things are not toys … that these things are not candy and do not put them in your mouth,” said Jennifer Q. Tran, director of the Children’s National Safety Center and medical assistant at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC

As for schools, Tran suggested teachers set up designated hand sanitizing stations at their desks so that they are in a supervised, safe, and accessible place.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the best way for children to get rid of germs, including COVID-19.

Emily Samuel, program director at Safe Kids Worldwide, said it is expected that there will be more household cleaning products and disinfectants – including hand sanitizers – as families continue to take precautions during the pandemic.

So oversight is the key.

“And while this can be challenging with multiple priorities between home, work, and a child’s personal or virtual education, there are three additional tips we share with parents and caregivers,” Samuel told Fox News.

– Keep household products out of the reach and sight of children.

Young children are often at eye level with items on counters and under kitchens and sinks, so keep detergents, disinfectants, and hand sanitizers where children cannot reach or see them. Caregivers can also use cabinet locks or bolts for added protection.

– Keep household products in their original containers and read product labels to learn how to use and store products safely.

Children can get into things quickly, so remember not to leave detergents or disinfectants unattended while using them, and store the products out of reach and sight immediately after use.

-Save the poison emergency number on your phone and post it at home in a visible place in case a child gets into detergent or disinfectant: 1-800-222-1222.

Specialists in poison control centers offer free, confidential and expert medical advice around the clock. They can answer questions and help out in a poison emergency.

* The American Association of Poison Control Centers advises that families should call 911 immediately if a person collapses, has a seizure, has difficulty breathing, or is unresponsive.