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Parenting Tips: There are many cases in the country where people die after eating dry ice. Recently, a similar tragic incident has come to light in Rajnand village of Chhattisgarh. Actually, a 3-year-old child in Rajnandgam accidentally ate dry ice during a wedding ceremony, after which the child died.
According to reports, dry ice was thrown 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 do not 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 can be its disadvantages.
What is dry ice?
Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide. It is very cold. Its temperature is usually up to 80 degrees Celsius. This ice releases smoke and does not get wet or melt like normal ice. Also, touching it is prohibited.
Use of dry ice
It is used for cooling, also when transporting cold storage medicine or ice cream from one place to another, these items are packed with dry ice as it does not melt easily. It is also used in film shooting to give the effect of clouds and fog and now in wedding ceremonies to make the entry look good.
Side Effects of Eating Dry Ice
- Its consumption can cause problems like vomiting blood and swelling in the mouth.
- Its consumption can cause dizziness and bleeding from the body.
- Headache may occur.
- Its consumption can even lead to death.
- Due to this, gas keeps leaking and if there is excess gas, there is a danger of explosion.