Hypokalemia due to barium carbonate intoxication / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 477-482, 2000.
Artigo
em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-119522
ABSTRACT
Barium carbonate is commonly used rodenticidally and industrially, but intoxication has been uncommonly reported. Muscle weakness and hypokalemia are the characteristic features of barium carbonate intoxication. Barium-induced hypokalemia is due to a rapid and large transfer of potassium from the extracellular space into the intracellular space resulting from blocking potassium channels by barium ions. We report 35 cases of barium carbonate intoxication which developed after accidental ingestion of barium poisoned noodle. All patients developed severe hypokalemic paralysis and some degree of vomiting and diarrhea. We managed these patients with aggressive potassium supplementation and all patients were discharged without any sequelae.
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Assunto principal:
Paralisia
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Potássio
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Bário
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Vômito
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Carbono
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Canais de Potássio
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Debilidade Muscular
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Espaço Intracelular
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Diarreia
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Ingestão de Alimentos
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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