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Clinical Toxicology Volume 48, 2010 - Issue 5
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Liquid calcium fertilizer intoxication

Ji Hye Kim Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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Hyun Min Jung Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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Jun Sig Kim Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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Jung Hun Kim Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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Seung Baik Han Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, South KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Seong Bin Hong Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
Pages 466-467 | Received 19 Jan 2010, Accepted 18 Apr 2010, Published online: 09 Jun 2010
 
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Abstract

Introduction. Liquid calcium fertilizer is used for growing vegetables and fruits. Ingestion of large quantities of liquid calcium can induce hyperacute hypercalcemia and can be life-threatening. Case report. A case of acute liquid calcium fertilizer intoxication with dyspnea and drowsiness is reported. Recovery followed a number of interventions normally applied in other causes of hypercalcemia.  Discussion.  Hypercalcemia can trigger complications such as arrhythmia and an altered mental status. It requires hospitalization, and treatment depends on the level, the severity of symptoms, and the underlying cause of the problem. Conclusion. Liquid calcium fertilizer can be responsible for an acute hypercalcemia.

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