12-Year-Old Suffers Cardiac Arrest Due to ‘Chroming’ Challenge on TikTok

The boy was taken to the hospital and placed in a medically induced coma for two days after suffering multiple seizures and cardiac arrests Due to Chroming . Social media trends can often take a dangerous turn, even leading to one’s life being on the line. A 12-year-old boy from Doncaster, UK, had a seizure and cardiac arrest after participating in a dangerous trend.

Cesar Watson-King collapsed after inhaling a can of antiperspirant. His mother, Nichola King, heard a loud noise and rushed downstairs. While Nichola performed CPR, Cesar’s older brother Kaiden called 999. Cesar was later taken to the hospital and placed in a medically induced coma for two days.

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What is chroming?

According to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, the name “chroming” came from sniffing chrome-based paint. However, a variety of solvents meant for domestic or industrial usage are breathed, including nail polish remover, hairspray, aerosol deodorant, lighter fluid, gasoline, paint thinners, spray paint, permanent markers and more. This is done to achieve a short term high.

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Why are people taking part in this trend?

Despite the severe risks, especially for children, inhaling these substances results in a brief euphoric effect. According to the American Addiction Centers, chroming has gained popularity among Generation Z, with experimentation rates rising among those aged 16 to 24 after the pandemic. The trend, known as Whiptok has gone viral on TikTok, accumulating millions of views, as reported by The New York Post.