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KMID : 1013220090070010038
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Jouranl of the Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2009 Volume.7 No. 1 p.38 ~ p.40
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A Case of Intoxication of Ingested Formalin
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Baek Seon-Hee
Kim Kyung-Hwan
Park Jun-Seok
Shin Dong-Wun
Roh Jun-Young
Lee Kyung-Mi
Kim Ah-Jin
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Abstract
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Formalin is a water-soluble, colorless, pungent, irritating and highly reactive gas. A 40% solution of formaldehyde in water, also known as formalin, is used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, deodorant, tissue fixative and embalming fluid. Ingestion can lead to immediate deleterious effects on almost all systems of the body including gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, cardiovsacular system and hepato-renal system, causing gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cardiovsacular collapse, unconsciousness or convulsions, severe metabolic acidosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. We treated a 39-year-old woman who ingested 300 ml formalin in a suicidal attempt. Despite hemodialysis, death occurred after 23 h.
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KEYWORD
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Formaldehyde, Toxicity, Poisoning
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