Aspiration pneumonia from povidone-iodine (Betadine): report of case.
A case report of pneumonia secondary to aspiration of povidone-iodine, which was used as an oral preoperative antiseptic, is presented. Associated morbidity is described, along with suggested preventive measures.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D011205:Povidone