Vet Hum Toxicol 1985;27:531-533. J Emerg Med 1995;13:657-659. loss of appetite. Segar WE. fever or chills. Lomotil may be used as an antidiarrheal product. Methyl Salicylate. Theophylline Toxicity. Acute Pediatric Theophylline Overdose: A Summary of 28 Cases. Refuses to take a non-prescription medicine advised by your child's doctor. Ann Emerg Med 1990;19:639-642. 12. One such agent, thioridazine (Mellaril), like chlorpromazine, has been found to be highly toxic for pediatric patients. Hence, 1-2 tablets may prove fatal for toddlers. (See Table 3. 1996 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System. If your childs illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911. If a pill slips down the wrong pipe, it is important to stay calm since its easier to handle if you aren't panicking. It's always harder to swallow pills with water. Also, the ones all saying take sip of water prior, the only time you should do this is when your mouth is super dry. However, in adults, it has been reported that less than a teaspoon of pennyroyal oil can cause hepatotoxicity, and a tablespoon has proved fatal.114 There have been only a few cases of toxicity in the pediatric population, and these childrens symptoms followed exposure to several ounces of brewed tea.113. Wright SP. Seizures from lindane exposure via any route can be treated with benzodiazepines or barbiturates. Once your child has swallowed water successfully, you can move on to swallowing candy sprinkles. At one point, 16% of pediatric poisoning deaths were the result of oral exposure to hydrocarbons.76 Of late, deaths from hydrocarbons are less common.1,2, The minimal amount of ingestion of a hydrocarbon product required to produce adverse clinical effects may be as little as a swallow. JAMA 1977;238:2516-2517. Vomiting typically precedes central nervous system manifestations. Methylene blue should not be given to patients with G6PD deficiency, as they may experience severe red cell hemolysis. If a pill gets stuck in your throat, it can dissolve. 95. Finding out what your child has swallowed, and how much. Vet Hum Toxicol 1988;30:132-134. An acute overdose of a phenothiazine results in classic anticholinergic effects (flushed skin, dry mucous membranes, decreased bowel sounds, urinary retention, changes in affect), plus alterations in temperature regulation, a variety of neurologic syndromes, and cardiovascular depression. Equipment: Plastic medication syringe or dropper (not a spoon), Child's position: Sitting up (Never lying down). The minimal potential fatal dose for children is 80 mg/kg.13 The most commonly used quinine is the sulfate that is available in 650 mg tablets. Your child can't take the medicine after trying these good techniques. 120. Childrens Health is proud to become the first pediatric health system in the country to offer Amazon Lockers, self-service kiosks that allow you to pick up your Amazon packages when and where you need them most 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Liebelt and Shannon expanded the selected list by emphasizing three additional preparations in their 1993 publication (imidazoline compounds, benzocaine, diphenoxylate).14 It is our intent to revisit and update the pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical agents that have previously been emphasized to be highly toxic in small doses. Natal AJ, Brown M, Dery P, et al. As the pathway is overcome, nausea and vomiting herald toxicity. The discussion will focus on pharmacology, available sources for exposure, projected toxicity, and specific treatments. In addition to antipsychotic effects, it exhibits anticholinergic properties and a quinidine-like action.50. Dr. Sherman says it's easier to teach younger children to swallow pills before they have the chance to develop a fear of them. The role for activated charcoal has not been established.88 Naloxone has been suggested as a potential treatment of altered sensorium, but clinical effectiveness has been debated. Chemmessy JL, Favier C, Borow SW, et al. Alternately, multiple doses of activated charcoal may be utilized.129 Hypotension and tachycardia unresponsive to fluid challenge may be treated with beta-adrenergic blockers. 49. N Engl J Med 1960;263:454-455. Lindane Toxicity in 24-Year-Old Woman. Check with your doctor if you are unsure what you can do. This pathway must be overwhelmed to cause symptoms. Don't use household spoons for dosing. A popular product, Kwell, can cause toxicity with topical application.91 Oral exposure is uncommon.1,2 Typically, large doses are required to cause fatality.92, Inadvertent oral exposure to lindane in young children has lead to toxicity. Unintentional and potentially abusive exposures in children, where volumes consumed are uncertain, have led to prolonged coagulopathy.37,38 Fatalities have not been reported in children. Ann Emerg Med 1997;30:234-236. Ellenhorn MJ, ed. Doctors can sometimes replace a bad-tasting antibiotic with a better-tasting one. Place the syringe beyond the teeth or gumline. Gouin S, Patel H. Unusual Cause of Seizure. Sit downwith your child and explain that you are going to help him/her learn a new skill. Some children can't swallow pills until age 10. Mack RB. Don't carry medicines in your pocket or handbag, Keep medicines, pesticides and cleaning products in their original containers, Never pretend that any sort of medicine is a sweet, Rinse out old medicine or cosmetic containers and throw them away, Check toys for wear and tear, especially those that contain batteries. 70. J Emerg Med 1998; 597-605. Then, have your child fill the mouth with fluid. When your child can reliably swallow the Tic-Tacs or M&M's, ask him to try swallowing an actual pill. both enjoyable and insightful. 118. Gilman AG, et al, eds, 8th ed, New York: McGraw-Hill:383-435. Amer J Emerg Med 1989;7:41-43. When a baby or child holds food in their mouth and won't swallow, the whole exercise of feeding and mealtimes can be very frustrating and stressful for parents. Promoting Resilience in Families Experiencing Stress. Desipramine is a congener and major metabolite of imipramine. Acute Accidental Lindane Ingestion in Toddlers. Interested in Group Sales? Pediatr Emerg Care 1998; 14:224-226. Newton EH, Shih RD, Hoffman RS. We use cookies to create a better experience. The therapeutic dose for pediatric patients suffering from malaria is roughly 5 mg/kg/24 hours. Side effects seen in acute overdose of phenothiazines are the summed result of the many pharmacologic actions. 89. Pediatr Clin N Amer 1986;33:925-933. J Emerg Med 1983;1:51-58. Normally, a few gulps should do. Coma, pulmonary edema, and apnea can have a latency up to four hours post-ingestion.95, Treatment includes gastric emptying (within 1 hour of ingestion), charcoal, high-dose naloxone, and respiratory support.96,97. Some medicines can be put in a small amount of juice or sugar water. The most frequent pediatric fatal pharmaceutical ingestions have been prenatal iron supplements, antidepressants, cardiotonic agents, and salicylates. Drip the medicine onto the back of the tongue. Gastrointestinal Dialysis with Activated Charcoal and Cathartic in the Treatment of Adolescent Intoxication. The volume of a swallow is 0.21 ml/kg, or roughly 1 tsp for a 2 year old. In the pediatric population, exposure to tricyclics is largely unintentional.62 Acute ingestion in young children carries life-threatening potential. 10. 87. (See Table 4. Hydrocarbons are a broad group of organic compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen. 127. Amer J Dis Child 1964;102:427. Atropinism can occur concomitantly with central nervous system effects, or patients may have isolated opioid effects (respiratory depression, bradycardia, miosis, hypotension, altered mental status). 67. Litovitz TL, Klein-Schwartz W, Dyer KS, et al. Amer J DisChild,1995;139:790-792. Br Med J 1952;608-609. Prescription liquid medicine and your child refuses to take it, Non-prescription liquid medicine and your child refuses to take it, Techniques for giving liquid medicine to cooperative child. Pulmonary edema may complicate respiratory depression. Spontaneous Hemorrhage Associated with Accidental Bradifacoum Ingestion in a Child. For DSR inquiries or complaints, please reach out to Wes Vaux, Data Privacy Officer, To reduce the likelihood, keep your throat moist, stand or sit upright, and use food to help the pill go down if necessary. Mack RB. Am J Emerg Med 1998;571:582. Clin Toxicol 1995;33:223-231. Clin Res 1992;40:838a. Using a good technique from Care Advice has not helped. For information on new subscriptions, product The medical term for difficulty with swallowing is dysphagia. By Margaret Etudo Transient Myocardial Dysfunction in a Child with Salicylate Toxicity. 75. Fatalities in this age group are rare and have been declining.1,2, Less collective data exist for children younger than 2 years of age, herein referred to as toddlers. Pediatrics 1974;53:495-500. Place your fist slightly above the persons navel. Gastric lavage is only effective if performed within one hour of ingestion. 65. Reason: Can enter windpipe and cause choking. Freeman L, Wolford RW. Shannon M. Toxicology Reviews: Physostigmine. In order to remove the artificial nail, one of several chemical compounds need be applied. Like other anticholinergics, hyoscyamine inhibits gastrointestinal motility and decreases gastric acid secretion. Pharm Med 1992;6:169-178. Pediatrics 1991;87:694-700. Hypotension unresponsive to a fluid resuscitation should be treated with bicarbonate. Using the heel of your hand, give five blows to their back. A 2-year-old child can equally mistake a medication for an edible ingredient.6 Toddlers may observe the ritual of self medication in another family member and imitate that behavior. Let your child decide how they want to take medications, which will empower them. Rao CU, Shreenivas R, Singh V, et al. 126. Many children have trouble swallowing pills or capsules. Lindane is an organochlorine insecticide. 276 views, 3 likes, 1 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Movie Story: Alur Cerita Film : Little Man Tate 32. These ingestions must be identified quickly and appropriate therapy promptly administered. No effort should be made to perform gut decontamination as this may increase the likelihood of vomiting. Ive used this for giving everything from chewable amoxicillin to Ritalin LA in a capsule. cotrav5, A teaspoon of crunchy peanut butter can easily disguise pills if theyre small. Sherry, I spray whipped cream (out of a can) into my sons mouth after he puts the capsule on his tongue. Contemp Pediatr 1989:131-140. To perform back blows for the person, follow these steps: To perform the Heimlich maneuver on someone else, follow these steps: If you can see the pill blocking their throat, try to gently sweep it from their airway. Hypokalemia Related to Acute Chloroquine Poisoning. All patients should be admitted because opioid symptoms may be delayed.14, Those symptomatic with opioid toxicity can be managed with intermittent naloxone injections or continuous naloxone infusion.74, Hydrocarbons. Ross P, McMannis SI. Giorgi DF, Lobel D, Morasco R.N-acetylcysteine for Pennyroyal Oil Toxicity. As reported by Curtis, there may be poor correlation between the dose ingested and the severity of symptoms manifested by a pediatric patient in the emergency department.72 There may also be a variation in the time course and presenting features. If swallowing pills becomes essential, e.g. 12. . Litovitz TL, Bailey KM, Schmitz BF, et al. All rights reserved. Methyl Salicylate Poisoning: A Case Report and Discussion of Treatment by Peritoneal Dialysis. Taking Pills with Food. I agree to receive relevant emails from BabyCentre and to the use of my health information to make the service more helpful. Activated charcoal may be of use. We offer same day appointments with extended and weekend hours to meet the needs of our busy families. Posted 2/7/11. The minimal potential lethal doses for thioridazine and chlorpromazine are 15 mg/kg and 25 mg/kg, respectively. Refuses to take a prescription medicine. Selenious acid is used by craftspeople to create a pewter resemblance of tin and by gun enthusiasts to restore a blue patina to metal. 43. Asymptomatic toddlers, following low-dose ingestion, should be monitored for six hours in the emergency department, since pharmacologic effects may not peak for 2-4 hours.54 Gastric lavage should be employed, if the ingestion occurred within one hour. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1983;15:502-503. Gaudreault P, Wason S, Lovejoy FH. Pediatrics 1992;89:999-1005. Baltimore; Williams and Wilkins: 1997. Garden chemicals, such as weed killer or slug pellets. Most often, symptoms can be helped with other types of treatment. Adverse symptoms from Lomotil in toddlers has been reported from both therapeutic antidiarrheal trials and from accidental ingestion.69 Toxicity in the very young has been seen with ingestion of as little as two tablets.70 The senior author failed to report his personal experience of a toddler death following an accidental ingestion of two Lomotil tablets. The following steps should help relieve pain and get the pill out of your throat: If the person is unconscious, call 911. If these conditions aren't treated properly, the lining of the esophaguscould be damaged. Charcoal and cathartics have been shown to be benecial for related opiates, but not specifically for diphenoxylate. Litovitz TL, Smilkstein M, Felberg L, et al. Chem Res Toxicol 1989;2:359-366. A pure butyrolactone product called Bullet is commercially available in two-ounce bottles without a child-resistant cap. Goal: Slowly drip or pour the medicine onto the back of the tongue. Good technique can make a big difference. Cyanide Poisoning from a Cosmetic Nail Remover. Quickly give five upward thrusts to their stomach. Before you swallow, take your pill and stick it in the mass of bread in your mouth. Acad Emerg Med 1995;26:647-651. The volume of a swallow by individuals of all ages is a function of body mass. Put the pill in your mouth. Reply. Single ingestions uniformly produce fatal coagulation abnormalities in animals. Pediatr Emerg Care 1995;11:294-296. 66. Demonstrate for your child before he tries. Am J Emerg Med 1988;6:247-249. The original case report of pediatric fatality from oral acetonitrile ingestion was reported in 1988.19 Other fatal intoxications as a result of hydrogen cyanide overdose have been subsequently reported.20 The median oral lethal dose for children is not known. Ann Emerg Med 1991;20:655-658. 122. Household spoons vary in the volume they hold. J Emer Medication 1992;10:295-301. Pediatric Clozapine Ingestion. The GI manifestations, when severe, can include hematemesis. Following acute ingestion, a minimum fatal dose for children is estimated to be 20 mg/kg.13,45 A 10 kg toddler who consumes a single tablet is at theoretical risk for a morbid outcome. You may wind up shoving the pill further into your throat. Currently, theophyllines widest use is for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and, to a lesser extent, for asthma unresponsive to beta-agonists. Pennyroyal Toxicity: Measurement of Toxic Metabolites in Two Cases and Review of the Literature. If your child spits out or refuses ibuprofen, try oral acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). This article provides some tips for how to avoid choking on a pill and for dislodging one that seems to be stuck. A difficult pill to swallow: An investigation of the factors associated with medication swallowing difficulties. Acute Methanol Poisoning. Methanol Poisoning As a Result of Inhalation Solvent Abuse. Central nervous system depression with coma can be compounded by drug-induced hypoglycemia. The principle component of the latter is acetone, a product that must be consumed in large volume to create serious pediatric poisoning.18, Acetonitrile is highly toxic. Applesauce or yogurt may work. In a verbal child, headache, tingling of the lips, dizziness, dysarthria, ataxia, and confusion may precede the "chocolate cyanosis." 81. You can get one at a pharmacy without a prescription. Drugs and the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorder in Goodman and GilmansThe Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics. Hazards of Non-Prescription Medicines. Popular topical products typically contain 15-30% methyl salicylate. You can also aim for the pouch inside the cheek. Unfortunately, the accuracy of even observant parents may be suspect.11 If directly witnessed, the volume consumed can be theoretically calculated. That would disrupt the ability to move food, fluid, and drugs from your mouth to your stomach. Some specialized pharmacies can make up an elixir that contains a palatable tasting liquid containing the required medication if your child cannot swallow pills or capsules. Their hands will hold the child's hands and head to keep from moving. Double Gaps Metabolic Acidosis in Bilateral Basal Ganglion Lesions in Methanol Intoxication. Available to consumers through health food stores are an array of natural remedies that are toxic. J Anal Toxicol 1990;14:186-188. The easiest way to teach your child to swallow pills is to practice swallowing very small candy like mini M&Ms or sugar cake decorations as pill substitutes. The minimal lethal dose for these compounds is 15 mg/kg.13 Thus, an ingestion of 1-2 tablets could prove fatal to a toddler. Repeat this until the pill comes out or the person feels better. (Baby Orajel ) has produced . Have a few sips of water before trying to swallow the pill, this should help the pill to slip down more easily. Stevenson CS. Dry swallowing and lying down can increase the risk of esophagitis. Smolinske SC, Scherger DL, Kerns, PS, et al. Other options. Why Do I Experience Shortness of Breath After Eating? 82. Drink water (lots of it!) Along with diphenacoum, chlorphacione, and bromadiolone, and some other "superwarfarins," brodifacoum possesses at least 100 times the activity and markedly longer duration of action than coumarin.34 The superwarfarins produce anticoagulant effects by compromising vitamin K metabolism. Superwarfarin Poisoning in Children:A Prospective Study. Gamis AS, Wasserman GS. Pediatr Emerg Care 1993;9:292-296. Chloroquine is a synthetic 4-aminoquinoline anti-malarial agent. safe pill-swallowing experienc e. The Oralflo cup can relieve the anxiety associated with pill-swallowing allowing your child to swallow medications or vitamins easily, safely and in a timeefficient manner. Despite animal studies that refute its utility, authors recommend the early use of N-acetylcysteine as a glutathione substitute in symptomatic children.115, Quinine. Usually 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of the sweetener will do. Tricyclic fatalities during a select period have accounted for up to 10% of total toddler deaths from acute ingestion.13. Life-threatening symptomatology and death are in fact rare with all anticholinergic medication poisoning.83 There have, however, been a few deaths reported from atropine administration in children.84 A fatal dose of atropine was reported with1.6 mg.85. Prescription Liquid Medicine and Your Child Refuses to Take It, Non-Prescription Liquid Medicine and Your Child Refuses to Take It, Techniques for Giving Liquid Medicine to Cooperative Child. Learn more. Most often, that means fevers above 102 F (39 C). Lomotil (Diphenoxylate and Atropine) Intoxication. It can make you feel as though you can't breathe, cough, or swallow. Methadone. In adults, hyoscyamine has been used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and hypermotility syndromes. So, the contents need to be mixed with a sweet food. Amer J Emerg Medication 1996;14:462-463. A single overzealous or inadvertent ingestion of table salt can cause severe hypernatremia. Make a fist with one hand and place it on your stomach, above your belly button. Get unlimited access to our full publication and article library. 25. Benzodiazepines are recommended for seizures.118. Asymptomatic patients who are discharged are unlikely to develop later signs or symptoms.81, Symptomatic patients require cardiovascular and pulmonary support that may include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.75, Hyoscyamine. 7 Dos and Donts to Dislodge a Pill Stuck in Your Throat. N Eng J Med 1988;319:50. Dannenberg, AL, Dorfman SJ, Johnson J. Is there an easy way to swallow large pills? Crush the pill between two spoons. Place the pill or capsule far back on the tongue. 800-688-2421. A toddler may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain after ingesting a whole tube of a fluoride containing toothpaste or a whole bottle of anti-cavity rinse. Epinephrine may be detrimental, with resulting hypotension from peripheral beta adrenergic stimulation. Decreased myocardial contractility and dysrhythmia may contribute to death.123. The onset of symptoms can occur within one hour of ingestion. Bakerink, JA, Gospe, SM, Dimand RJ, et al. It's a tough pill to swallow. Learn more about Amazon Lockers. Patients who are hypernatremic on the basis of pure sodium addition to their extracellular fluid become hypervolemic. An untreated ingestion 300 mg/kg or higher can be fatal.104 One teaspoon of oil-of-wintergreen is equivalent to 7 gm of salicylate. Push your fist in and up quickly to push the object out of your throat. 48. Heart Medications If a child ingests your heart medications accidentally, it can cause his (or her) heart rate and blood pressure to drop to dangerously low levels. A toddler who consumes a generous portion of a higher concentrated sodium fluoride-containing roach poison would be at risk for both gastrointestinal and systemic effects. Aim them between the shoulder blades. A button battery. Acad Emerg Med 1997;4:1011-1013. 94. Other phenothiazines share much of the pharmacologic properties of chlorpromazine. Put the pill under the tongue and take big gulps of water. J Pediatr 1993;122:982-984. Swallow the water and the pill. In the literature, the minimal lethal dose is projected to be 1.25 mg/kg of diphenoxylate.71 This translates to roughly four tablets for a toddler. Insert the syringe between the teeth. 111. Comparison of Pediatric Poisoning Hazards: An analysis of 3.8 million exposure incidents: A Report from the American Association of the Poison Control Centers. Equipment: plastic medication syringe or dropper (not a spoon). Probably the most well-known method for swallowing a pill is to take it with water. Deaths in toddlers throughout the late 60s and 70s were frequently reported tragedies.94 The incidence of pediatric methadone toxicity has decreased markedly since 1980, yet inadvertent pediatric exposures and deaths continue.2. It can even feel as if you're choking. Smith, EJ, Palevsky S. Salt Poisoning in a 2-Year-Old Child. diarrhoea. Michael Menna, DO, is a board-certified, active attending emergency medicine physician at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York. Some children will need 6 or more sessions in order to master swallowing pills. Seizure precautions are mandated. 64. Symptomatic patients require admission for at least 24 hours. Multiple Organ Failure After Ingestion of Pennyroyal Oil from Herbal Tea in Two Infants. Ralston ME, Pearigen PD, Ponaman ML, et al. The products can further be divided by physical properties (such as viscosity, surface tension, volatility) and chemical makeup (such as halogenated and admixed with heavy metal pesticides). Smith AG, Margolis G. Camphor Poisoning:Report of a Fatal Case. You can also use Kool-Aid powder. J Emerg Med 1996;14:435-437. Pediatrics 1996; 98:944-47. Then I close my mouth and swallow. Diphenhydramine or benzatropine mesylate can be used to treat dystonia.53, Clozapine. Cardiac effects may occur with widening of the QRS and the Q-Tc interval. Close your lips tightly around the opening of the bottle and take a drink.. The 20%-containing camphorated oil has not been distributed in the United States since 1983. An overwhelming majority of toxic ingredients are dangerous only if a large volume of liquid or a great number of pills is consumed in a toddlers misadventure. Wolf, LR, Otten EJ, Spadafora MP. These decorations are available in the baking department of most grocery stores. Acute Acetone Intoxication in a Pediatric Patient. Adapted from Koren G. Medications which can The hydrocarbons are arranged in straight-chain molecules (aliphatic) and benzene-based forms (aromatic). You can also try the Heimlich maneuver. A volatile metabolite, dimethylselenide creates a garlic-breath odor. The Non-Toxic Ingestion. irritability, possibly caused by a headache. Anas N, Namasonthi V, Ginsburg CM. Usefulness of Physostigmine in Imipramine Poisoning. If bicarbonate administration fails, norepinephrine is the pressor of choice. Criteria for Hospitalizing Children Who Have Ingested Products Containing Hydrocarbons. The initial maximal dose recommended for adults of methadone is 15 mg. Doses in excess of 30 mg can cause respiratory depression. We hope you found our articles Give your child a hug. Have them place it in their own mouth. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Vitamin K1 may be given by oral, intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes. Whatever physical factors or behavioral events contribute to an ingestion, there are a plethora of edible items in a typical household.4. Pediatr Ann 1996;25:39-46. Those with any symptoms other than gastrointestinal complaints should be admitted with evaluation of serum electrolytes, calcium, magnesium, and cardiac monitoring. Financial Disclosure: None of the authors or planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Alternately, younger children may be given pharmaceuticals by older siblings. Toddlers symptomatic with seizures, acidosis, or electrocardiographic abnormalities are at increased risk for significant morbidity and mortality.67 Like adults, they should be treated with fluids, sodium bicarbonate, and ionotropes. If completely absorbed, such a 50 mg/kg dose could result in a peak serum concentration of 100 mcg/mL.127 Serum concentrations of 100-120 mcg/mL in toddlers will uniformly produce toxic manifestations.126 Two tablets could produce a fatality. Most often, clinical toxicity is quite rapidly evident. Phillips L, Kearns G. Pediatric Tricyclic Antidepressant Ingestions: Predictors of Morbidity. Seizures have been described within five minutes of ingestion.42 However, onset may be delayed for two hours post-ingestion.44 Therefore, an asymptomatic toddler, who may have ingested a small volume of camphor-containing product, should be observed in the emergency department for 3-4 hours. Occur with widening of the Literature hold the child 's position: Sitting up ( Never lying down ) mass! Specifically for diphenoxylate beta adrenergic stimulation drip the medicine onto the back of QRS! Pill comes out or refuses ibuprofen, try oral acetaminophen ( such as weed killer or slug pellets order... 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