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Banned chemical in hospital IVs, linked to ADHD in critically ill children - senona - 05-22-2016 I was just reading another article about phthalate, a chemical used in plastic to make it soft/flexible, as well as other uses This is not good, not good at all for kids...and parents Quote:A chemical that has been banned from use in children’s toys but is still used in medical devices, such as plastic IV tubes and catheters, has been linked to the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in critically ill children. News Source Verstraete called the use of medical tubing and catheters "potentially harmful" to children's brain development and function and said the development of alternative plastic softeners for use in indwelling medical devices should be considered as a matter of urgency. Quote:The Food and Drug Administration previously recommended reducing exposure to phthalates in medical devices back in 2002. Another chemical found to be harmful to the young kids. This time used in the plastic for IV/catheters This is scary stuff indeed for many parents Will look for the article I read on the same chemical that is used in food wrappings (plastic) at fast foods, where the chemical gets into the food itself and then into the person as they consume it RE: Banned chemical in hospital IVs, linked to ADHD in critically ill children - rickymouse - 05-29-2016 It isn't just kids that are effected, it is everyone. These chemicals are not related to size, they circulate in the blood and concentrate in the organs, size of body is not related to dose that can harm us. If you are in need of an IV, then you shouldn't worry too much because avoiding it is a problem too. These endocrine disruptors do more than just effect the mind, they effect the organs and can increase disease risk. I hate when they make us focus on something not too common. The medical industry is full of deception, I have more of an issue with them covering things up than with them causing problems by doing necessary things. I have more of an issue with them purposely sending you to the wrong specialist just so the system can get more money in it to support the workers and buy technology. RE: Banned chemical in hospital IVs, linked to ADHD in critically ill children - guohua - 05-29-2016 (05-29-2016, 05:41 AM)rickymouse Wrote: It isn't just kids that are effected, it is everyone. These chemicals are not related to size, they circulate in the blood and concentrate in the organs, size of body is not related to dose that can harm us.True, Very well said. |