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Case Reports
. 2020 Jul 17;1(6):1527-1529.
doi: 10.1002/emp2.12192. eCollection 2020 Dec.

Hypoxia, hypotension, and bradycardia induced by povidone-iodine ingestion: A pediatric case report and literature review

Han-Yang Liang  1 , Shu-Chuan Cheng  2 , Chun-Hsiang Chang  3 , Shao-Hsuan Hsia  4   5 , Jung Lee  5   6
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Case Reports

Hypoxia, hypotension, and bradycardia induced by povidone-iodine ingestion: A pediatric case report and literature review

Han-Yang Liang et al. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. .

Abstract

Povidone-iodine (PI) is a disinfectant and antiseptic agent commonly used to sterilize skin, mucous membranes, and wounds. PI intoxication is very rare, but the complications may be severe. We report a pediatric patient who presented in the emergency department with hypoxia, hypotension, and bradycardia after unintentional PI ingestion.

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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
The plastic coffee bottle used for storing povidone‐iodine
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
(A): Initial chest radiograph showing bilateral pulmonary edema. (arrows) (B): Chest radiologic finding at the fifth day after admission
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