scholarly journals Cyanide intoxication by apricot kernels: A case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faruk Ekinci ◽  
Dincer Yildizdas ◽  
Alper Ates ◽  
Naime Gökay
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Toxic Effects ◽  
Cyanide Poisoning ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Apricot Kernels ◽  
Cyanide Intoxication

Acute cyanide intoxication is a serious healthcare problem due to its potentially life threatening and fatal toxic effects. Ingestion of cyanide containing foods is an important source of cyanide poisoning and apricot kernels contain significant amounts of such cyanogenic compounds. Herein we report a previously healthy 4- year-old boy admitted to our emergency department with complaints of vomiting and sudden onset of unconsciousness after ingestion of apricot kernels. He was diagnosed as acute cyanide poisoning and treated with a specific antidote; hydroxocobalamin. Our report concludes with previous cases of cyanide poisoning after ingestion of apricot kernels and a quick look at sources, manifestations and treatment of acute cyanide poisoning.

scholarly journals Life–threatening Pulmonary Oedema Secondary to Tracheal Compression

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 804-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Butterell ◽  
R. H. Riley
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Pulmonary Oedema ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Tracheal Compression ◽  
Negative Pressure Pulmonary Oedema ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Thyroid Goitre

We present a case of negative pressure pulmonary oedema due to an overlooked cause. A 45-year-old female patient presented to the emergency department unconscious with severe pulmonary oedema. Subsequent investigations revealed a thyroid goitre causing significant tracheal compression. This case report highlights an extremely rare but potentially dangerous sequela of upper airway obstruction.

scholarly journals Non-painful severe variant form of eruptive lingual papillitis: A case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal Ahmed Halwani
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Variant Form ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
History Of

Eruptive lingual papillitis is a common benign disorder manifested by inflammation of fungiform papillae on the dorsolateral surface of the tongue. Several variants of lingual papillitis have been reported since 1997, most or all of them with painful erythematous papules. Here we report a case of 6 years old girl child with non-painful severe variant form of eruptive lingual papillitis presented to the emergency department. The entire dorsal surface of the tongue was surfaced by 2-3mm by multiple erythematous papules and some with a white or yellowish colour. The papules were excessively inflamed, pigmented, aggregated, and crusted. The cause was idiopathic which resolved within ten days. The parent and patient were reassured with advice to practice oral hygiene. This is a rare case report describing non-painful lingual papillitis without a history of any prior episodes.

scholarly journals Flushing of an intravenous catheter

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 614-618
Author(s):  
Rutger C.C. Hengeveld ◽  
Bianca E. Olofsen ◽  
Edmée C. van Dongen-Lases ◽  
Peter A. Leenhouts ◽  
Victor F.H.A. Hakkenberg van Gaasbeek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Continuous Infusion ◽  
Intravenous Catheter ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Laboratory Results ◽  
Life Threatening

Introduction: Phlebotomy is an error-prone process in which mistakes are difficult to reveal. This case report describes the effect on laboratory results originating from a blood sample collected in close proximity to an intravenous catheter. Materials and methods: A 69-year-old male patient was referred to the Emergency department where pneumonia was suspected. Phlebotomy was performed to collect blood samples to assess electrolytes, renal function, liver function, infection and haematological parameters. Results: The laboratory analysis showed reduced potassium and calcium concentrations. To prevent life-threatening cardiac failure the clinician decided to correct those electrolytes. Remarkably, the electrocardiogram showed no abnormalities corresponding to hypokalaemia and hypocalcaemia. This observation, in combination with an overall increase in laboratory parameters with the exception of sodium and chloride, led to the suspicion of a preanalytical error. Retrospectively, an intravenous catheter was inserted in close proximity of the puncture place but no continuous infusion was started prior to phlebotomy. However, the intravenous catheter was flushed with sodium chloride. Since potential other causes were excluded, the flushing of the intravenous catheter with sodium chloride prior to phlebotomy was the most probable cause for the deviating laboratory results and subsequently for the unnecessary potassium and calcium suppletion. Conclusion: This case underlines the importance of caution in the interpretation of laboratory results obtained from specimens that are collected in the proximity of an intravenous catheter, even in the absence of continuous infusion.

scholarly journals Spontaneous Heterotopic Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miglė Černiauskaitė ◽  
Brigita Vaigauskaitė ◽  
Diana Ramašauskaitė ◽  
Mindaugas Šilkūnas
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Heterotopic Pregnancy ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Lower Abdomen ◽  
Healthy Baby ◽  
Extrauterine Pregnancy ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as a condition when intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy occur simultaneously. It is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate and accurate diagnostics and treatment. We present a case of a 28-year-old primigravida female who conceived spontaneously and at her seventh week of gestation and was presented to the emergency department with weakness and acute pain in lower abdomen. Laboratory tests and transvaginal ultrasonography revealed the diagnosis of heterotopic pregnancy. Urgent laparoscopic salpingotomy was chosen as a treatment option. The ectopic pregnancy was successfully removed with the preservation of the intrauterine embryo and fallopian tubes. The course of pregnancy after the surgery was without complications, and a healthy baby was delivered at the 39th week of gestation. When treated properly and on time, a heterotopic pregnancy can result in live childbirth with favorable outcomes for both the child and the mother.

scholarly journals An Unusual Presentation of Postpartum Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Jonathan Alterie ◽  
Francis Villanueva ◽  
Mohamed Arekat ◽  
April Brill
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Cardiac Biomarkers ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection ◽  
Chest Discomfort ◽  
Coronary Artery Dissection ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Multiparous Female

The postpartum population is one with a unique physiologic profile that predisposes these patients to rare and often life-threatening conditions. Herein, we discuss a case of a 37-year-old, multiparous female who presented to the emergency department with vague chest discomfort 14 days after delivering her sixth child via vaginal delivery. The patient was found to have elevated cardiac biomarkers and was ultimately diagnosed with pregnancy-related spontaneous coronary artery dissection (P-SCAD). This case report discusses the evaluation, pathophysiology, workup, and management of P-SCAD.

scholarly journals Cardiac tamponade as a late complication of a minor trauma due to syncope: A case report and literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Guarino ◽  
Alessandra Bologna ◽  
Alfredo De Giorgi ◽  
Michele D Spampinato ◽  
Christian Molino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Cardiac Tamponade ◽  
Blunt Chest Trauma ◽  
Chest Trauma ◽  
Late Complication ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
A Minor

Haemopericardium with cardiac tamponade following minor blunt trauma is a rare, life-threatening condition. The diagnosis of cardiac tamponade as well as therapeutic management may be delayed, since the link between trauma and illness is often overlooked. We report the case of an old woman who developed a relatively delayed cardiac tamponade due to an otherwise minor blunt chest trauma following syncope.

scholarly journals Influenza B virus infection complicated by life-threatening pericarditis: a unique case-report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Spoto ◽  
Emanuele Valeriani ◽  
Luciana Locorriere ◽  
Giuseppina Beretta Anguissola ◽  
Angelo Lauria Pantano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Influenza B Virus ◽  
Influenza B ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Life Threatening
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