Accidental oral administration of povidone iodine in a newborn: case report
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA, vol.114, no.2, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 114 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.5546/aap.2016.eng.e84
- Journal Name: ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Iodine solutions are widely used as antiseptic for treating and preventing wound infections. Povidone iodine, one of the most common topical iodine solutions in emergency kits, can lead to several abnormalities as thyroid dysfunction. Povidone iodine poisoning is unusual and previously reported effects are mainly complications of topical usage during surgical procedures. Here we present the case of a newborn that was accidentally given oral povidone iodine, showing no signs or symptoms of toxicity after ingestion.