Self-injection of intravenous carbolic acid and multiorgan failure

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine

Author
1. Supradip Ghosh
ISSN
0972-5229
DOI
10.4103/0972-5229.125437
Volume
18
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fortis-Escorts Hospital, Neelam Bata Road, NIT, Faridabad, Haryana, India
  • Article keywords
    Acute Respiratory Depres Syndrome, central nervous system depression, intravascular hemolysis, intravenous phenol, renal failure

    Abstract

    Intravenous self-injection of phenol resulting in multi-organ failure is reported. The case is discussed, because of the unique nature of exposure to phenol and rapid involvement of multiple organ systems including the central nervous, pulmonary, renal and hematological systems.

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