Ingestion of codeine and salicylic acid causing convulsions and coma. A case report.
A 3-year-old White child was admitted to the critical care unit in a coma after a generalized convulsion. Codeine and salicylic acid were present in his plasma. The possible aetiology and management are discussed.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003061:Codeine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012459:Salicylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*
D012459:Salicylates; D003061:Codeine