Copper sulphate toxicity in a young male complicated by methemoglobinemia, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2010; 20 (7): 490-491
in English
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ABSTRACT
Copper sulphate is a compound prepared by the action of sulphuric acid on copper II. Copper sulphate is widely used as fungicide, herbicide and for photography. In a human being, it can lead to anemia. Medical literature is lacking regarding accidental or suicidal poisoning cases of copper sulphate in Pakistan. We present a case of accidental ingestion of copper sulphate resulting in severe acute toxicity, which was successfully managed by intensive supportive measures and Dimercaprol [BAL]
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rhabdomyolysis
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Dimercaprol
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Renal Insufficiency
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Methemoglobinemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2010
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