Friday, February 01, 2008

Hydrogen peroxide used in accidental enema

Vistiors at a Russian health resort have received a rude shock, with a nurse providing chemical enemas.

The confused carer used hydrogen peroxide instead of water to give the unfortunate guests an unexpectedly thorough flush.

Local news says 17 tourists in the Caucasus spa town of Yessentuki had to be treated in hospital after the mix-up.

Hydrogen peroxide is better known as a bleach or disinfectant but ingestion, from either end, is generally discouraged.

Sources at the sanatorium say the mistake was explained by water and hydrogen peroxide looking the same.

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