A toddler is in a critical condition in hospital after inhaling dust used for cake decorating, with the substance reportedly turning into a paste inside his lungs. The young boy, named Dusty, was rushed to hospital following the incident, which occurred while his mother was preparing a Bluey-themed birthday cake for a friend's child.
Incident Details
According to a GoFundMe page set up by family friend Rochelle Evrard, the toddler gained access to “gold dust powder” during the baking process. He quickly became unresponsive, prompting an urgent emergency call. Evrard wrote: “When the dust is mixed with water it turns to paste – so it immediately blocked Dusty’s lungs.”
The child is now in an induced coma and unable to breathe on his own. He has undergone surgery to clear his lungs but remains in a critical condition. Doctors plan to perform another procedure to adjust his breathing tube and allow for further examination of his lungs.
Family's Ordeal
Dusty’s parents have remained by his bedside throughout the ordeal. The family relocated from the Gold Coast, Australia, to Brisbane for urgent treatment, incurring significant accommodation costs. As of the latest update, a total of $11,994 (approximately £6,332) has been raised through the fundraising campaign to support the family.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of cake decorating powders, which can form a paste when mixed with moisture and obstruct airways. Medical professionals urge extreme caution when such products are used in the presence of young children.
