TY - JOUR PY - 2004// TI - Unintentional ingestion of potassium permanganate JO - Pediatric emergency care A1 - Johnson, Thomas B. A1 - Cassidy, David D. SP - 185 EP - 187 VL - 20 IS - 3 N2 - 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.
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