What are the implications of ingesting engine oil?
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What are the implications of ingesting engine oil?
Engine oil is poisonous. As a result, it should be stored out of reach of children and unstable adults. When changing the oil, it’s also recommended that you do not drain your oil into an empty food or beverage container. Someone may mistake it for a drink and just take a big swig.
When a small amount of engine oil is swallowed and goes down the food pipe into the stomach, the only symptom that is expected is a laxative effect. This type of exposure can be safely watched at home. However, if motor oil is aspirated or suspected of being aspirated, the person should be taken to an ER for evaluation. A product might have been aspirated if the person coughs or vomits. In the ER, the patient will be evaluated and typically have a chest x-ray to look for any inflammation in the lungs.