Poisoning by emollients, demulcents and protect, acc, init

This code signifies an accidental overdose or adverse reaction to substances like lotions, creams, or other skin protectants. It indicates that the patient inadvertently ingested or was overexposed to these agents, leading to a toxic effect. This is the initial presentation for treatment of the poisoning.

Apply this code when a patient presents to an emergency department or clinic with symptoms of poisoning due to the unintentional ingestion or excessive application of emollients, demulcents, or protectants. Examples include a child accidentally eating diaper rash cream or an adult mistakenly drinking mineral oil. This code is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific poisoning event.

• Ensure the poisoning is explicitly documented as accidental or unintentional.
• Verify the substance involved falls under the category of emollients, demulcents, or protectants.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.