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 ,
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.
