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Accidental intravenous injection of cetrimide
Author(s) -
GODE G. R.,
JAYALAKSHMI T. S.,
KALLA G. N.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1975.tb00897.x
Subject(s) - new delhi , medicine , library science , veterinary medicine , computer science , pathology , metropolitan area
An unusual case of cetrimide toxicity, probably the first of its kind to be recorded, is reported. It occurred after accidental intravenous injection in an infant and the management is discussed. Cardiac arrest, muscle paralysis, haemolysis and other complications were successfully treated.