What toxicity may result from the xenobiotic responsible for the finding on this plain film? Answer: reduced iron, found in heating pads and instant hand warmers, may result in elevated serum iron concentrations and subsequent iron toxicity

What toxicity may result from the xenobiotic responsible for the finding on this plain film? Answer: reduced iron, found in heating pads and instant hand warmers, may result in elevated serum iron concentrations and subsequent iron toxicity Journal Article uri icon

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abstract

Disposable heating pads are commonly used products, with reduced iron as their active ingredient. Reduced iron is not expected to cause significant toxicity when ingested orally. We report a case of accidental heating pad ingestion seen on abdominal plain films that resulted in significantly elevated serum iron concentrations.

Link to Article

10.1007/s13181-011-0169-z

authors

Cole, J. B. HealthPartners Author

Stellpflug, Samuel J., MD HealthPartners Author

Lintner, C. P.

publication date

2011

published in

Journal of Medical Toxicology Journal

Research

keywords

Blood

Emergency Medicine

Poisoning

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