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Revista de la Sociedad Boliviana de Pediatría
On-line version ISSN 1024-0675
Abstract
SALAZAR CUBA, Viviana Mónica and PATINO COSSIO, Nelson N.. Acute iron poisoning in infants. Rev. bol. ped. [online]. 2008, vol.47, n.2, pp.86-89. ISSN 1024-0675.
We report a case of an infant with acute intoxication by iron, we detail the evolution of the patient and discuss the case in accordance to the actual protocols in this type of poisoning. Finally an algorithm is proposed for the approach, diagnosis and management of acute iron poisoning in children.
Keywords : Rev Soc Bol Ped 2008; 47 (2): 86-9; iron poisoning; acute poisoning; desferroxamine.