Self-injection of intravenous carbolic acid and multiorgan failure.

Indian J Crit Care Med

Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fortis-Escorts Hospital, Neelam Bata Road, NIT, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

Published: January 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • A case of intravenous self-injection of phenol led to multi-organ failure, highlighting the seriousness of this chemical exposure.
  • The exposure resulted in rapid damage to several organ systems, including the central nervous, pulmonary, renal, and hematological systems.
  • This case is significant due to the unusual method of exposure and the quick onset of organ system involvement.

Article 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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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3912669PMC
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