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A Case of Intoxication of Ingested Formalin
Article in Ko | WPRIM | ID: wpr-159552
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ABSTRACT
Formalin is a water-soluble, colorless, pungent, irritating and highly reactive gas. A 40% solution of formaldehyde in water, also known as formalin, is used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, deodorant, tissue fixative and embalming fluid. Ingestion can lead to immediate deleterious effects on almost all systems of the body including gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, cardiovsacular system and hepato-renal system, causing gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cardiovsacular collapse, unconsciousness or convulsions, severe metabolic acidosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. We treated a 39-year-old woman who ingested 300 ml formalin in a suicidal attempt. Despite hemodialysis, death occurred after 23 h.
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Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Main subject: Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Seizures / Acidosis / Unconsciousness / Central Nervous System / Renal Dialysis / Gastrointestinal Tract / Deodorants / Eating / Embalming Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: Ko Journal: Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology Year: 2009 Type: Article
Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Main subject: Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Seizures / Acidosis / Unconsciousness / Central Nervous System / Renal Dialysis / Gastrointestinal Tract / Deodorants / Eating / Embalming Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: Ko Journal: Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology Year: 2009 Type: Article