Accidental intravenous injection of cetrimide. A case report.
An unusual case of cetrimide toxicity, probably the first of its kind to be recorded, is reported. It occurred after accidental intravenous injection in an infant and the management is discussed. Cardiac arrest, muscle paralysis, haemolysis and other complications were successfully treated.
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000506:poisoning*; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002593:Cetrimonium Compounds / Q000506:poisoning*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D006456:Hemoglobinuria / Q000139:chemically induced; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008353:Mannitol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008508:Medication Errors; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000506:poisoning*; D012151:Resuscitation; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D001639:Bicarbonates; D002593:Cetrimonium Compounds; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D008353:Mannitol; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D004837:Epinephrine