Barbicidal overdose
Nayeem, A; Elkhodair, S; Jaiganesh, T
| HERO ID | 1612444 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2010 |
| Title | Barbicidal overdose |
| Authors | Nayeem, A; Elkhodair, S; Jaiganesh, T |
| Journal | International Journal of Emergency Medicine (Online) |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 465-468 |
| Abstract | Acute severe methemoglobinaemia is an uncommon but life-threatening condition caused by a variety of oxidizing agents commonly used in both health care and industrial settings. Thus, recognition is important as it is readily treatable. The oxygen transport is compromised as a result of abnormal levels of oxidized haemoglobin, and this leads to skin discolouration and a variety of symptoms. Diagnostic confusion occurs as the oxygen saturations (SpO2) on the pulse oximeter are unreliable (Sharma V, Haber A. Acquired methaemoglobinaemia: a case report of benzocaine-induced methaemoglobinaemia and a review of the literature. Clin Pul Med. 2002;9(1):53-8). A case of severe methaemoglobinaemia due to self poisoning with barbicide is presented with a brief discussion of the patho-physiology and an overview of the treatment. A barbicidal overdose has never been reported before. |
| Doi | 10.1007/s12245-010-0250-4 |
| Pmid | 21373326 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |