Gas Embolism After Ingestion of Hydrogen Peroxide

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 593-594
Author(s):  
WAYNE R. RACKOFF ◽  
DAVID F. MERTON
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Venous System ◽  
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution ◽  
Portal Venous System ◽  
Gas Embolism ◽  
Colonic Irrigation ◽  
Radiographic Evidence ◽  
Portal Venous Gas ◽  
Venous Gas Embolism

Gas embolism to the portal venous system is a well-recognized radiographic sign in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis. It also has been seen after colonic irrigation with hydrogen peroxide solution.1,2 We present what we believe is the first reported patient with radiographic evidence of portal venous gas embolism after ingestion of hydrogen peroxide solution. This finding is important because gas embolism to the portal venous system after colonic irrigation with hydrogen peroxide has been associated with gangrenous and perforated bowel.1,2 CASE REPORT A 2-year-old boy ingested an unknown amount of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. The child was found with foam around his mouth.

scholarly journals Portal venous gas embolism after accidental ingestion of concentrated hydrogen peroxide

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-194
Author(s):  
Vladimír Mihál ◽  
Eva Klásková ◽  
Eva Karásková ◽  
Kamila Michálková
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Gas Embolism ◽  
Accidental Ingestion ◽  
Portal Venous Gas ◽  
Venous Gas Embolism

Ingestion of food grade hydrogen peroxide with resultant gastrointestinal and neurologic symptoms treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy: case report and review with emphasis on the therapeutic value of HBO2 in vascular gas embolism

2021 ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Stella Pak ◽  
◽  
Christopher Lee ◽  
Joseph Lach ◽  
George Ortiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Gas Embolism ◽  
Abdominal Ct ◽  
Neurologic Symptoms ◽  
Portal Venous Gas ◽  
Therapeutic Value

A 52-year-old male accidentally ingested approximately 100 mL of 35% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), resulting in the sudden onset of gastrointestinal and neurologic symptoms. Non-contrast abdominal CT revealed extensive portal venous gas and gastric pneumatosis. The patient was treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy which resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. The case highlights the therapeutic value of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of vascular gas embolism and mitigation of concentrated H2O2 ingestion toxicity.

scholarly journals Undiagnosed diabetes mellitus presenting as thrombosis of the portal venous system: case report

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjeta Kermaj ◽  
Anisa Zeqja ◽  
Ermira Muco ◽  
Denisa Keri ◽  
Violeta Hoxha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Venous System ◽  
Undiagnosed Diabetes ◽  
Portal Venous System ◽  
Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus

Hydrogen peroxide: an unusual cause of arterial and venous gas embolism

Anaesthesia ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 51 (11) ◽  
pp. 683-684
Author(s):  
S. P. W. Neff ◽  
L. Zulueta ◽  
R. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Gas Embolism ◽  
Venous Gas Embolism

Gas embolism after periproctal abscess incision and lavage with hydrogen peroxide − a case report Should the use of hydrogen peroxide in surgery be continued?

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Arrest ◽  
Gas Embolism ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Antiseptic Solution ◽  
Antiseptic Agent

Introduction: Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic solution still often used in surgical departments for lavage of wounds. Its use is nevertheless linked to an important risk of gas embolism. Such a case report has not yet been published in the Czech literature and awareness of this danger is low among surgeons. Case report: The author describes the case of gas embolism in a 40 years old patient after lavage of a periproctal abscess incision with 3% hydrogen peroxide. The lavage resulted in a cardiopulmonary arrest with the need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Fortunately, the patient recovered without any health consequences. Conclusion: In the view of important risks and questionable and insufficiently proven benefits it may be the time to possibly reconsider the use of hydrogen peroxide in surgery and replace it with a different antiseptic agent.

Gas Embolism After Hydrogen Peroxide Use During Spine Surgery: Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 228-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng-Li Zhao ◽  
Xiao-Yan Zhang ◽  
Ying Xiao ◽  
Xiao-Yi Mo ◽  
Zhi-Peng Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Gas Embolism
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