Citation

Johnson TB, Cassidy DD. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 2004; 20(3): 185-187.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL 32806, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15094579

Abstract

This case of an unintentional ingestion of an unknown amount of potassium permanganate by a 5-year-old boy, and its sequelae, exemplifies the potential danger of this poison. Due to the wide availability of this agent in over-the-counter preparations and the high potential for serious sequelae, clinicians should be aware of the actions of this agent, as well as the diagnostic and management features associated with it.

Language: en