Approach to Acute Iron Intoxication: A Case Report

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Tarih

2011

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Galenos Yayincilik

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Özet

In adults, the main causes of iron poisoning are intake suicide attempts and an overdose of iron during pregnancy. The severity of intoxication depends on the amount of iron. When serum iron level exceeds the iron binding capacity of the body, free radicals occurs, leading to lipid peroxidation and cellular membrane damage. In iron poisoning, especially the liver, heart, kidney, lung, and hematologic systems are affected negatively. Acute iron poisoning can cause serious complications resulting in death. Clinical, laboratory observation and early treatment are important. In this case report, we examined to approach the acute iron poisoning with the occasion of high-dose iron intake for suicide attempt.

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Acute iron poisoning, critical care

Kaynak

Journal of The Turkish Society of Intensive Care-Turk Yogun Bakm Dernegi Dergisi

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N/A

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9

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3

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