Citation

Sampathkumar K, Sooraj Y, Ajeshkumar R, Mahaldar A, Muthiah R. Indian J. Crit. Care Med. 2007; 11(4): 212-214.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0972-5229.37717

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis can be caused by a variety of physical,chemical, metabolic, infective and toxic causes. We present two patients who developed rhabdomyolysis after consumption of hairdye containing paraphenylene diamine. Both of them developed renal, liver and respiratory failure requiring renal replacement. We were able to save one patient whereas the other died. Intentional hair dye poisoning is an emerging threat. Early recognition of the complications and prompt treatment is necessary for a successful outcome.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; female; case report; kidney failure; rhabdomyolysis; article; drug intoxication; hemodynamics; Acute renal failure; creatine kinase; bicarbonate; endotracheal intubation; metabolic acidosis; Hair dye; hyperventilation; furosemide; respiratory distress; Rhabdomyolysis; phenylenediamine; creatine kinase blood level; hair dye; larynx spasm