Details of ingested material, and age and sex of patients
| Ingested material | Number* | Boys: girls | Median age (months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *The total number of ingestion episodes was 32, however only 31 patients presented as one child had two episodes of ingestion. | |||
| Ammonia based household disinfectant | 3 | 3:0 | 32 |
| Dishwasher powder | 10 | 8:2 | 20 |
| Caustic soda granules | 5 | 5:0 | 59 |
| Household bleach | 6 | 3:3 | 15 |
| Sterilising tablets | 1 | 1:0 | 35 |
| Oven cleaner | 1 | 0:1 | 28 |
| Potassium hydroxide based cleaner | 2 | 2:0 | 116.5 |
| Paint thinner | 1 | 1:0 | 15 |
| Industrial cleaning agent | 3 | 2:1 | 90 |
| Total | 32 | 25:7 | 31 (range 11 months to 18.6 years) |