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BMJ Publishing Group, Postgraduate Medical Journal, 875(74), p. 545-546, 1998

DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.74.875.545

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Acute barium intoxication following ingestion of ceramic glaze.

Journal article published in 1998 by D. Bowie, Merlin Thomas ORCID, R. Walker
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Abstract

Summary A case of deliberate overdose of barium sulphide in a psychiatric setting is presented, with resulting flaccid paralysis, malignant arrhythmia, respiratory arrest and severe hypokalaemia, but ultimately with complete recovery. The degree of paralysis appears to be related directly to serum barium levels. The value of early haemodialysis, particularly with respiratory paralysis and hypokalaemia, is emphasised.