Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
J Occup Med Toxicol. 2011 Dec 19;6(1):34. doi: 10.1186/1745-6673-6-34.
Copper sulphate ingestion (accidental or deliberate) is a rare form of poisoning usually limited to the Indian subcontinent. Though the rates are on the decline, it is essential that physicians are aware of its lethal complications and management strategies. The main complications of copper sulphate ingestion include intravascular haemolysis, methaemoglobinaemia, acute kidney injury and rhabdomyolysis. The lethal dose can be as small as 10 grams. We have explored the complications of acute copper sulphate poisoning with examples from two case presentations. We also recommend measures for prevention of such events.
硫酸铜摄入(意外或故意)是一种罕见的中毒形式,通常仅限于印度次大陆。尽管发生率在下降,但医生必须了解其致命的并发症和管理策略。硫酸铜摄入的主要并发症包括血管内溶血、高铁血红蛋白血症、急性肾损伤和横纹肌溶解症。致死剂量可小至 10 克。我们通过两个病例介绍探讨了急性硫酸铜中毒的并发症,并提出了预防此类事件的措施。