| Autor: |
Patra, Soumya, Sikka, Gurleen, Kumar Khaowas, Ajoy, Kumar, Virender |
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| Zdroj: |
Indian Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine; Sep2011, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p137-138, 2p |
| Abstrakt: |
Children are most susceptible to accidental exposure of common household substances and one of the common household substances is nail polish remover. We are presenting a case of accidental ingestion of nail polish remover with lethal methemoglobinemia (serum methemoglobin level-72%). This patient was treated successfully with injection methylene blue. However, even small amounts can be dangerous to children, so it is important to keep this and all household chemicals in a safe place [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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