Citation

Edwards NA, Quigley P, Hackett LP, James R. Emerg. Med. Australas. 2005; 17(2): 173-177.

Affiliation

Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. nedwards@mail.rah.sa.gov.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1742-6723.2005.00711.x

PMID

15796735

Abstract

We report the clinical and toxicological features of a case of fatal iodine ingestion, and summarize the physiology, clinical characteristics and management of iodine ingestion. Physicians are likely to have little experience in managing such patients, particularly with the advent of less toxic preparations, and therefore need ready access to management guidelines. This case also highlights the potential for substances to retain their toxicity over long periods of time.

Language: en