1Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, New Delhi
2Specialist, Department of Pediatrics, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, New Delhi
*Corresponding author: Dr Amitabh Ranjan Senior resident), 138 E, 1st Floor, Back Side, Dr Kapur Street, munirka, New Delhi 110067 E mail dramitabhranjan@gmail.com Mobile No-8800667679/9313004301
Online published on 17 August, 2016.
A six year old child presented to emergency in state of coma and shock following accidental ingestion of 1/4 th of unlabelled container of 35% hydrogen peroxide. Autopsy and CT scan suggested diffuse infarction possibly due to air embolism. 35% hydrogen peroxide is lethal when ingested. Emergency physician should have high index of suspicion of air embolism and brain infarction in these cases. Hydrgen peroxide should be stored appropriately and victim needs to be treated with caution.
Caustic injury, Hydrogen peroxide
