12-year-old boy in Doncaster suffers cardiac arrest from inhaling deodorant

Cesar Watson-King, a 12-year-old boy from Doncaster, suffered a life-threatening cardiac arrest after inhaling deodorant as part of a dangerous trend known as 'chroming.' This trend, which involves inhaling toxic fumes for a high, was introduced to him by an older boy. Following the incident, his brother found him unconscious and called for help while a 36-year-old performed CPR. Paramedics arrived quickly and transported Cesar to Doncaster Royal Infirmary, where he experienced multiple seizures and cardiac arrests. He was placed in a medically induced coma to stabilize his condition. Fortunately, after eight days in the hospital, he was discharged, able to breathe, walk, and talk independently. The incident has raised concerns about the influence of social media on children, particularly regarding dangerous trends that can lead to severe health risks. The family discovered a can of deodorant and other related items in their home, prompting them to eliminate all aerosol products to prevent further incidents. This tragic event follows a similar case where an 11-year-old boy died after attempting the same trend. The family of Cesar is now advocating for awareness about the dangers of inhaling substances and urging parents to monitor their children's social media activities to prevent such occurrences in the future.