Kaitlyn squirted an entire can of lighter fluid into her mouth and swallowed it.Should vomiting be induced?
A) Yes,and as quickly as possible using an agent other than ipecac
B) No.Vomiting after a caustic agent has been ingested can cause seizures.
C) No.Vomiting after a volatile petroleum product has been ingested can induce asphyxiation.
D) Yes,but the vomit should be saved for testing
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