title: Near-fatal hydrogen peroxide ingestion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Primary Care and Community Medicine, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas 79920-5001.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Giberson
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kern
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Pettigrew
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Eaves
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Haynes
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D003975:Diazepam