Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology  2012;10(2):118-121

A Case of Multi-organ Failure due to Acute Chromic Acid Poisoning.

Hyun Min JUNG 1 ; Hee Min EUN ; Jin Hui PAIK ; Ji Hye KIM ; Jun Sig KIM ; Seung Baik HAN

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Keywords

Chromic Acid; Poisoning; Complications

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Chromic acid is a strong metal acid and acute poisoning is very rare. However, chromic acid causes serious complications, such as skin injuries, as well as renal and hepatic failure. We report on a case of a 47-year-old male who accidentally had chromic acid spilled over his nose and face. For the first few days, he was treated with ascorbic acid and massive hydration. However, after three days, his condition began to worsen. He was treated with hemodialysis for anuria and acute renal failure, and antibiotics for pneumonia. On day 10 of hospitalization, he expired of multi-organ failure. We suggest firm control and close supervision of chromic acid in the work place, and, considering severe complications of chromic acid, we propose a nearly and aggressive treatment.