methemoglobinemia/potassium

BACKGROUND Acute aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is one of the most common causes of acute pesticide poisoning in Iran. Hydrogen phosphide or phosphine gas is produced following reaction of AlP with water even at ambient humidity. Methemoglobinemia is a rare finding following phosphine poisoning.

Potassium permanganate poisoning is not common. Although Symptoms of potassium permanganate ingestion are gastrointestinal and Complications due to ingestion of potassium permanganate include cardiovascular depression, hepatic and renal damage, upper airway obstruction, bleeding tendency and

Potassium permanganate intoxication in 3 infant girls (2.5, 2.5 and 5 months old, respectively) is described. In 2 the toxic solution was mistaken for a vitamin A+D preparation due to package similarity. The main clinical symptoms included restlessness, low grade fever and inflamed oral mucosa with

Congenital methemoglobinemia is a relatively rare clinical disorder characterized by life-long cyanosis, caused by either an inherited mutant hemoglobin (Hb-M) or deficiency of physiologically active NADH-dependent methemoglobin reductase (NADH-MR). NADH-MR deficiency leads to two different types of

A fatal case of oral ingestion of potassium dichromate is presented. Following an initial presentation of abdominal pain and vomiting, the patient had a rapid progression to coma with the development of methemoglobinemia, coagulopathy, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and respiratory distress syndrome.

We present a case of early coma, metabolic acidosis and methemoglobinemia after substantial acetaminophen toxicity in the absence of hepatic failure. A 77-year-old female presented to the emergency department with a decreased level of consciousness. She was found unresponsive by a family member in

Nitrites and nitrates are often responsible for methemoglobinemy. Infants, on account of their greater sensibility to oxidizing agents, are particularly liable to poison by nitrates and nitrites. Sodium nitrite can be responsible for poisoning after accidental ingestion or owing to an overdose when

BACKGROUND Antimicrobial drugs that can be taken orally are needed for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Preliminary data indicate that dapsone with trimethoprim may be an effective alternative to

The present study explores toxicologic significance of blood cyanide concentrations in fire victims. Headspace gas chromatography was used for cyanide detection. Analysis of blood samples from ten fire victims (postmortem interval = 8 h to 3 to 5 d) detected zero to 11.9 mg/L of cyanide and a large

A 24-year-old woman ingested an unknown amount of potassium cyanide in a suicide attempt. Coma and metabolic acidosis developed. Administration of the Lilly Cyanide Antidote kit (Eli Lilly and Co, Indianapolis) resulted in prompt resolution of symptoms and full recovery. Whole blood cyanide level

Rasburicase (brand name Elitek) is a uric oxidase used to treat the high levels of uric acid that are associated with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Tumor lysis syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by rapid break down of tumor cells during chemotherapy. Tumor lysis

Nitrites are present in the food chain as naturally occurring species or contaminants. Additionally, sodium and potassium nitrites are authorised food additives. Nitrites exert acute toxicity through methemoglobinemia or cardiovascular effects, chronic toxicity associated with endocrine,

BACKGROUND During fire exposure, cyanide toxicity can block aerobic metabolism. Oxygen and sodium thiosulfate are accepted therapy. However, nitrite-induced methemoglobinemia, which avidly binds cyanide, decreases oxygen-carrying capacity that is already reduced by the presence of carboxyhemoglobin

Fertilizers are used to promote the survival and growth of plants and crops and have a good safety record when used properly. The basic elements in fertilizer include phosphorus, nitrite, and potassium. In addition, there are additive agents that vary for different crops and which may include some