Not used for treating acute iron poisoning:March 2009
Correct Answer: BAL
Description: Ans. B: BALChelation with desferrioxamine is the mainstay of therapy.It is indicated for serum iron levels >350 mcg/ dL with evidence of toxicity or >500 mcg/ dL regardless of signs or symptoms.Because adsorption to activated charcoal is minimal, whole bowel irrigation is the GI decontamination (polyethylene glycol) is the method of choice.1 percent Magnesium hydroxide solution orallyHemodialysis/exchange transfusion in severe cases.
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