last night my 11 year old son exploded a can of spray paint. It covered his face and hair. We flushed his eyes with water and saline but used paint thinner to get it out of his hair, face and limbs. We immediately rinsed with water and then he had a thorough shower. During the nights he experienced chills and now is achy with a slight fever along with nausea. What should we now?
Welcome to the ChatDoctorSpray paint and paint thinner exposure needs to be immediately managed at emergency setting as it can lead to short term effects like irritation, nausea, vomiting as in your child and many long-lasting effects. So, kindly take him to an ER with details of spray paint and thinner. The health care provider will measure and monitor the persons vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The child may receive