Near-fatal hydrogen peroxide ingestion.
Fatal or near-fatal hydrogen peroxide ingestions are rarely encountered. We report the case of a 33-year-old woman who experienced seizure activity, respiratory arrest, and residual neurologic deficits after accidentally ingesting industrial-strength 35% hydrogen peroxide.
Giberson
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Department of Primary Care and Community Medicine, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas 79920-5001.
Kern
J D
JD
Pettigrew
D W
DW
Eaves
C C
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Haynes
J F
JF
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000506:poisoning*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D003975:Diazepam