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Successful intervention in a child with toxic methemoglobinemia due to nail polish remover poisoning.
- Source :
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Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicine [Indian J Occup Environ Med] 2011 Sep; Vol. 15 (3), pp. 137-8. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1998-3670
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicine
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 22412293
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5278.93205