| Autor: |
Sunilkumar MN; Department of Pediatrics, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India., Ajith TA; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India., Parvathy VK; Department of Pediatrics, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine [Indian J Crit Care Med] 2014 Nov; Vol. 18 (11), pp. 757-8. |
| DOI: |
10.4103/0972-5229.144024 |
| Abstrakt: |
Hexavalent chromium compounds are most commonly used in printing, dyeing, plastics and rayon manufacturing. Poisoning in children by ammonium dichromate, an odorless and bright orange-red crystal, are rarely reported. Acute poisoning will result in death due to multi-organ failure. The target organs that are affected by this poison are the respiratory system, kidneys, liver, eyes and skin. On ingestion, initially there is a relative lack of severe symptoms and signs. Hence, the delay in seeking medical attention could lead to the increased rate of mortality. In this case study, we report the ingestion of ammonium dichromate by a child. Despite appropriate management, such as hepatic supportive measures and plasma transfusion, the toxicity progressed to multi-organ failure and death. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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