Iodine poisoningT50.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Severe symptoms of poisoning (possibly exitus lethalis) after iodine tincture treatment of large skin areas.

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Hypersensitivity reaction to iodine.

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Immediate measures: Wash the skin with 1% sodium thiosulfate solution. Intensive medical care, kidney protection and anuria treatment, Thiamazol i.v. (e.g. Favistan 3 times/day 1 ml = 1 ampoule) as antidote for hyperthyroid metabolic state.
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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer