Abstract
A case of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy following ingestion of 100% acetic acid is presented. The patient was successfully treated with fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. Complete resolution of the bleeding diathesis and the disturbed coagulation tests was achieved.
MeSH terms
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Acetates / poisoning*
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Acetic Acid
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Adult
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Blood Component Transfusion
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / chemically induced*
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy
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Factor VIII / therapeutic use
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Fibrinogen / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
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Plasma
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Suicide, Attempted
Substances
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Acetates
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cryoprecipitate coagulum
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Factor VIII
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Fibrinogen
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Acetic Acid