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Unintentional paediatric iron poisoning: A retrospective case series.

Andrew K CroftonKeith HarrisCarol WylieKatherine Z Isoardi
Published in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2021)
Unintentional paediatric iron poisoning is uncommon and largely benign. Suspected dose ingested is a poor predictor of toxicity. Targeting investigations and interventions to symptomatic children should reduce unnecessary assessment and management while still safely managing the exposure.
Keyphrases
  • intensive care unit
  • emergency department
  • iron deficiency
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • pulmonary embolism
  • oxidative stress
  • cancer therapy
  • drug delivery