RESUMEN
Barium poisoning is an important cause of areflexic quadriplegia associated with hypokalemia. Presenting features may mimic Guillain-Barre syndrome. A high index of suspicion of barium poisoning in two patients who presented with features resembling Guillain-Barre syndrome, led to timely management and early recovery in both the cases.
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Adulto , Bario/envenenamiento , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Síndrome de Guillain-Barré/diagnóstico , Humanos , Hipopotasemia , Masculino , CuadriplejíaRESUMEN
Areflexic quadriplegia due to barium carbonate (rat poison) poisoning is described in two young patients. These cases very closely resembled Guillain-Barre syndrome. The various effects of barium carbonate along with the pathogenesis of hypokalaemic paralysis are highlighted.
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Adolescente , Adulto , Bario/envenenamiento , Carbonatos/envenenamiento , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Síndrome de Guillain-Barré/diagnóstico , Humanos , Hipopotasemia/inducido químicamente , Masculino , Cuadriplejía/inducido químicamente , Intento de SuicidioAsunto(s)
Adolescente , Bario/envenenamiento , Carbonatos/envenenamiento , Complejos Cardíacos Prematuros/inducido químicamente , Cuidados Críticos , Electrocardiografía/efectos de los fármacos , Femenino , Humanos , Lidocaína/administración & dosificación , Sobredosis de Droga/terapia , Potasio/sangre , Procainamida/administración & dosificaciónRESUMEN
Poisoning due to barium carbonate (rat poison) resulting in areflexic quadriplegia and respiratory muscle paresis in a young patient is described. The various effects of barium salts on the human body and their treatment are highlighted.