Acute arsenic poisoning in two siblings.

A Rare Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with Arsenic Poisoning

Background: Arsenic toxicity as a result of consumption of hair removal agent has been rarely seen in last few years in comparison with the past. Case Presentation: In this case report, we presented a middle age woman referred to medical toxicology department due to epigastric pain and diarrhea following ingestion of hair removal agent. Urinary test for arsenic was positive. ECG changes and ele...

Inorganic Arsenic Poisoning Following An Intentional Overdose Of Realgar-Containing Niu Huang Jie Du Pian: A Case report and Literature Review

Background: Niu Huang Jie Du Pian (NHJDP) is a widely used realgar-containing Chinese medicine remedy. Most brands are composed of eight ingredients: Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis), Xionghuang (realgar), gypsum (calcium sulphate), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Jugeng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Bingpian (borneol), and Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis, licorice ro...

Epidemiology and toxicology of arsenic poisoning in domestic animals.

Arsenic poisoning is one of the more important causes of heavy metal poisoning in domestic animals. Two species--dogs and cattle--are intoxicated more frequently than other animals; yet sporadic instances of poisoning have been observed in cats, horses, and pigs. Cases observed by veterinary clinicians are either peracute, acute, or chronic intoxications. Frequently the initial and only indicat...

Use of Continuous Vein-Venous Hemodiafiltration and On-Line Hemodiafiltration in Four Cases of Acute Arsine Gas Poisoning

Introduction: Extensive hemolysis resulting in anuric renal failure is the main clinical sign of acute arsine poisoning. Plasmapheresis and exchange transfusion are recommended for patients with massive hemolysis. We report four cases of arsine exposure which demonstrate the effectiveness of continuous vein-venous hemodiafiltration and on-line hemodiafiltration for arsenic removal. Method: Bloo...

Fulminant malignant arrythmia and multiorgan failure in acute arsenic poisoning.