Potassium Permanganate Poisoning: A Nonfatal Outcome
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Potassium Permanganate Poisoning: A Nonfatal Outcome.
Acute poisoning by potassium permanganate is a rare condition with high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of the condition relies on a history of exposure or ingestion and a high degree of clinical suspicion. Oxygen desaturation and the presence of methemoglobin are also helpful indicators. Since no specific antidote is available, treatment is mainly supportive. Few cases have been reported in...
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عنوان ژورنال: Oman Medical Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1999-768X,2070-5204
DOI: 10.5001/omj.2015.57