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
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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 (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Rabdomiólisis
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Dimercaprol
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Insuficiencia Renal
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Metahemoglobinemia
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Año:
2010
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