Title of article
Propanil Poisoning and Toxin-Induced Methaemoglubinemia.
Author/Authors
Haghbin، S نويسنده Assistant Professor, Section of Intensive Care,Department of Pediatrics, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, Telephone: +98(917) 105-9145, Fax: +98(711) 647-0207 , , Zareifar، S نويسنده Assistant Professor, Section of Hematology , , Mohammadi ، MH نويسنده Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 37 سال 2009
Pages
5
From page
37
To page
41
Abstract
Introduction: Propanil is a pesticide with medium to low toxicity for mammals, but
heavy ingestion of the poison can produce significant clinical manifestation. However,
it has been reported rarely worldwide.
Case report: A 15year old girl ingested propanil in a suicide attempt. The patient
developed methaemoglobinemia, respiratory distress and decreased level of consciousness
which needs intubation and paediatric intensive unit management.
Discussion: Since the mechanisms responsible for the clinical manifestation of
propanil are tissue hypoxia and methaemoglobinemia, the diagnosis and treatment
of them could be lifesaving for the patient.
Journal title
Shiraz Electronic Medical Journal
Serial Year
2009
Journal title
Shiraz Electronic Medical Journal
Record number
2169527
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