Ingestion of hydrochloric acid.
A case of intentional ingestion of concentrated acid, in which both disseminated intravascular coagulation and acute respiratory insufficiency complicated initial resuscitation, is reported. The assessment and the acute management of this unusual problem are reviewed, with emphasis on early endoscopy and laparotomy.
D000328:Adult; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000506:poisoning*; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male
D006851:Hydrochloric Acid