Toddler Around Two Years Old Consumed Toxic Substance, Condition Critical
In Jerusalem, a toddler around two years old ingested a toxic substance and is in critical condition. The child suffered from shortness of breath, and his condition was described as severe. Paramedics and medics from Magen David Adom (MDA) transported the child to the hospital.
According to MDA spokespersons, at 10:52 AM, a report was received at the 101 emergency hotline of MDA in the Jerusalem area about a toddler who had apparently ingested a toxic substance at his home in Jerusalem. MDA medics and paramedics provided medical treatment and transported him to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where the child is in critical condition.
MDA paramedic Nadav Taib said: "We found the toddler conscious but suffering from shortness of breath. We were informed that he had likely consumed a toxic substance. We provided medical treatment, including respiratory assistance, and transported him to the hospital in an MDA intensive care unit vehicle, as his condition is critical."