A Case of Intoxication of Ingested Formalin
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
; : 38-40, 2009.
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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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Main subject:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Seizures
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Acidosis
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Unconsciousness
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Central Nervous System
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Renal Dialysis
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Deodorants
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Eating
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Embalming
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Year:
2009
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Article