| Acute lindane poisoning in three children. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10645838 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Lindane has been reported to cause central nervous system (CNS) toxicity including seizures after prolonged dermal contact and also after acute ingestions. Despite safer alternatives, lindane still remains a commonly used agent in the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. We present three cases of acute toxicity after the inadvertent oral administration of lindane in three siblings. A 17-month-old female suffered a single seizure. A 3-year-old male was listless, nauseated, pale, and had decreased responsiveness to verbal and tactile stimulation. A 4-year-old female became nauseated and required bag-valve-mask ventilation for hypoventilation. The three patients all recovered without sequelae. |
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Authors:
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S P Nordt; G Chew |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 18 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-07 Completed Date: 2000-02-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 51-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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California Poison Control System, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, San Diego, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Disease Administration, Oral Child, Preschool Emergencies Female Humans Infant Lindane / administration & dosage, poisoning* Male |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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58-89-9/Lindane |
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