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Inconceivable Hypokalemia: A Case Report of Acute Severe Barium Chloride Poisoning
Joint Authors
Tao, Haibo
Man, Yanru
Shi, Xiaoyuan
Zhu, Jun
Pan, Hang
Qin, Qin
Liu, Shanrong
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Barium is a heavy divalent alkaline earth metal that has been known as a muscle poison.
Barium can cause human toxicity, which may lead to significant hypokalemia and have serious consequences.
This paper reports a case of unprecedented barium intoxication in which the patient, who suffered from depression, swallowed at least 3.0 g barium chloride to commit suicide.
On admission, the patient presented with nausea, vomiting, stomach burning feeling, dizziness, and weakness.
Emergency biochemical testing showed that the patient was suffering from severe hypokalemia (K+ 1.7 mmol/L).
His electrocardiogram (ECG) prompted atrioventricular blocking, ventricular tachycardia, prolongation of PR interval, ST segment depression with U waves, and T wave inversion.
Intravenous potassium supplements were given immediately to correct hypokalemia and regular monitoring of vital signs and fluid balance was arranged.
After all-out rescue of our hospital personnel, the condition of the patient is currently stable and he is gradually recovering.
This case exemplifies the weaknesses of the management of toxic substances and the lack of mental health education for young people.
We hope to get more attention for the supervision of toxic substances and the healthy development of young people.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tao, Haibo& Man, Yanru& Shi, Xiaoyuan& Zhu, Jun& Pan, Hang& Qin, Qin…[et al.]. 2016. Inconceivable Hypokalemia: A Case Report of Acute Severe Barium Chloride Poisoning. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101074
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tao, Haibo…[et al.]. Inconceivable Hypokalemia: A Case Report of Acute Severe Barium Chloride Poisoning. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101074
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tao, Haibo& Man, Yanru& Shi, Xiaoyuan& Zhu, Jun& Pan, Hang& Qin, Qin…[et al.]. Inconceivable Hypokalemia: A Case Report of Acute Severe Barium Chloride Poisoning. Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101074
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101074