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loss of consciousness in a child after consuming an ointment: a case report
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نویسنده
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alizadeh anahita ,pourbadakhshan nafiseh
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منبع
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journal of pediatric perspectives - 2023 - دوره : 11 - شماره : 8 - صفحه:18189 -18191
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چکیده
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Objective: accidental ingestion of brimonidine can lead to serious adverse effects, especially in young children. we report the case of a 2.5-year-old child who ingested brimonidine ointment and experienced apnea anda. case presentation: the case was a female patient with severe central nervous system depression and apnea as a result of brimonidine ointment ingestion. after administration of oxygen and high doses of naloxone, she improved. conclusion: eating the alpha 2 adrenergic compounds is very dangerous for children, and in addition to medical staff, parents should also receive adequate training on this matter.
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کلیدواژه
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alpha 2 adrenergic compounds ,apnea ,brimonidine toxicity ,coma ,cyanosis ,poisoning ,respiratory depression
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آدرس
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mashhad university of medical sciences, faculty of medicine, medical toxicology research centre (mtrc), iran, mashhad university of medical sciences, akbar hospital, faculty of medicine, clinical research development unit, iran
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پست الکترونیکی
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pourbadakhshann@mums.ac.ir
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