A rare and preventable cause of respiratory insufficiency: ingestion of benzalkonium chloride.

Okan F., Coban A., Ince Z., Can G.

Pediatric emergency care, vol.23, no.6, pp.404-6, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.pec.0000278394.40376.53
  • Journal Name: Pediatric emergency care
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.404-6
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Caustic agents stored in ordinary containers can be ingested by children. These materials should be stored in soft distinctive bottles and in safe places. The probability of ingestion of a caustic agent is low in the newborn period, and caustic bums have been reported infrequently. In this case study, a newborn baby with severe respiratory insufficiency after ingestion of benzalkonium chloride is reported.