title: [Poisoning caused by external use of iodoform].
abstract: A case of iodoform toxicity caused by use of 5% iodoformed bandage in occlusive surgical dressings for tamponing of diffuse hemorrhage in pelvic cavity, following amputation for treatment of rectum adenocarcinoma. Despite the frequent use of iodoformed dressings following surgical procedures, the signs and symptoms of iodoform toxicity syndrome can be easily mistook for other syndromes. A revision of the published observations suggest that this syndrome is not as rare as thought but probably has been underdiagnosed.
authors.affiliation: Comissão de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar Unidade de Tratamento Intensivo, Rio de Janeiro.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Velasco
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Caetano
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006847:Hydrocarbons, Iodinated / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D011184:Postoperative Period
chemical_list: D006847:Hydrocarbons, Iodinated; C010473:iodoform
vernacular_title: Intoxicação exogena por gaze iodoformada.