Accidental ingestion of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the neonatal period


Aydoğan S., Fettah N. D., Akduman H., ZENCİROĞLU A.

Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, cilt.36, sa.1, ss.121-122, 2023 (Scopus)

Özet

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an oxidizing agent. High concentrations of H2O2 are used in the chemical industry, and 3% concentrations are used in household disinfectants. Severe H2O2 toxicity occurs with a 35% concentration. After poisoning with H2O2, corrosive damage occurs. We describe a 3-day-old male who ingested H2O2 accidentally and was treated with supportive care. Hydrogen peroxide intoxication usually occurs in adults accidentally. This is the first report of a newborn case of H2O2 ingestion.