Citation

Potter JL. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1981; 10(5): 267-269.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6784612

Abstract

This brief report describes the clinical course and management of a child who ingested a zinc chloride solution used in a lead soldering process. Injury was limited to bleeding from esophageal erosions and hematemesis. No adverse systemic effects were observed, although serum zinc levels were markedly elevated. A single small dosage of calcium disodium edetate (150 mg dissolved in 75 ml 1:5 normal saline) was effective in normalizing the serum zinc level.

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