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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Volume  10, Issue 3, July- Sept 2024, Pages 153-155
 

Case Report

Toxin Tides: Navigating the Waves of Copper Sulphate Poisoning

Kanchala Maithreyi1, Vijay Kumar S S2, Ananth Prasad Rao HT3


1Junior Resident, 2Assistant  Professor, 3Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Deralakatte,  Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.
 

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10324.8

Abstract

Copper sulfate, a prevalent fungicide utilized in agriculture, poses substantial hazards due   to its toxicity. This manuscript explores a case study of a 56-year-old male who presented  with symptoms of copper sulfate poisoning, including respiratory distress, metabolic acidosis,  and cardiovascular instability. Despite immediate medical intervention, including the patient
succumbed to ventricular fibrillation. The discussion delineates the diverse manifestations and  management strategies for copper sulfate poisoning, emphasizing the importance of prompt   recognition and treatment. With fatal outcomes attributed to conditions like methemoglobinemia  and organ failure, early initiation of supportive care and chelation therapy are paramount.
While uncommon in emergency settings, this case underscores the significance of vigilance in recognizing and managing copper sulfate toxicity to mitigate adverse outcomes. The study    contributes to the existing literature by elucidating clinical presentations, treatment modalities,  and prognostic factors associated with copper sulfate poisoning.
 


Keywords : Copper sulfate poisoning; Toxicology; Methemoglobinemia.
Corresponding Author : Vijay Kumar S S