Citation

Thomas M, Bowie D, Walker R. Postgrad. Med. J. 1998; 74(875): 545-546.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/pgmj.74.875.545

PMID

10211330

PMCID

PMC2361038

Abstract

A case of deliberate overdose of barium sulphide in a psychiatric setting is presented, with resulting flaccid paralysis, malignant arrhythmia, respiratory arrest and severe hypokalaemia, but ultimately with complete recovery. The degree of paralysis appears to be related directly to serum barium levels. The value of early haemodialysis, particularly with respiratory paralysis and hypokalaemia, is emphasised.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Barium; Bipolar Disorder; Ceramics; Female; Humans; Muscle Hypotonia; Paralysis; Poisoning; Renal Dialysis; Suicide, Attempted