Iron poisoning: report of three cases and a review of therapeutic intervention.
Although the acute ingestion of iron-containing preparations can produce very serious consequences, the majority of reported exposures are not associated with significant morbidity or mortality. We present 3 cases of acute iron ingestion and review the aspects of general management, with an emphasis on the appropriate choice of a gastrointestinal decontamination procedure.
Clinical Toxicology Service, University of Florida Health Science Center/Jacksonville, Florida 32209.
J L
JL
Schauben
W L
WL
Augenstein
J
J
Cox
R
R
Sato
D000293:Adolescent; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003676:Deferoxamine; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D007501:Iron; D003676:Deferoxamine