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Parenting Tips: Many such cases are coming to light in the country where people die after eating dry ice. Recently such a tragic incident has come to light in Rajnand village of Chhattisgarh. Actually, a 3-year-old child accidentally ate dry ice during a wedding ceremony in Rajnandgam, after which the child died.
According to reports, the event team threw dry ice in the open to give a special effect to the entry of the bride and groom. After which the child mistook it for ice and ate it. After some time his health started deteriorating and he died. Many people don't know much about what it actually is and how it can be so dangerous. We will tell you about what dry ice is and what its disadvantages can be.
What is dry ice?
Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide. It is quite cold. Its temperature is usually up to 80 degrees Celsius. This ice releases smoke and does not get wet or melt like normal ice. Besides, touching it is also prohibited.
use of dry ice
Used for refrigeration, as well as when transporting any cold storage medicine or ice cream from one place to another, these items are shipped packed with dry ice, as it does not melt easily. It is also used in film shooting to give the effect of clouds and mist and now to make the entry look good in wedding ceremonies.
Side effects of eating dry ice
- Its consumption can cause problems like vomiting blood and swelling in the mouth.
- Consuming it can cause dizziness and bleeding from the body.
- Headache may occur.
- Its consumption can also lead to death.
- Due to this, gas keeps leaking and there is a risk of explosion if there is excess gas.