Abstract
Copper sulphate is a compound prepared by the action of sulphuric acid on copper II. Copper sulphate is widely used as fungicide, herbicide and for photography. In a human being, it can lead to anemia. Medical literature is lacking regarding accidental or suicidal poisoning cases of copper sulphate in Pakistan. We present a case of accidental ingestion of copper sulphate resulting in severe acute toxicity, which was successfully managed by intensive supportive measures and Dimercaprol (BAL).
| Original language | English (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 490-491 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Copper sulphate
- Methemoglobinemia
- Rhabdomyolysis
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