Accidental sulphuric acid poisoning in a newborn

Authors

  • Abdulkadir I Department of Paediatrics
  • Hassan L Department of Paediatrics
  • Abdullahi F Department of Paediatrics
  • Akeredolu FD Department of Paediatrics
  • Purdue S
  • Okpe M Department of Paediatrics
  • Adewumi OA Department of Paediatrics
  • Sobowale AM Department of Paediatrics
  • Abdullahi U Department of Paediatrics
  • Onadiran MA Department of Paediatrics
  • Sholadoye TT Department of Paediatrics
  • Baba S Department of Paediatrics
  • Ogala WN Department of Paediatrics

Abstract

Abstract: A six hour old baby girl presented with shortness of breath and haematemesis five hours after accidental ingestion of
sulfuric acid. We report the clinical presentation of corrosive ingestion in a neonate a rare and sparsely reported occurrence at
such tender age.

Keywords: Acid ingestion, corrosives injuries, caustic substances, chemical ingestion, newborn.

Author Biographies

  • Abdulkadir I, Department of Paediatrics


    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria.

  • Hassan L, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Abdullahi F, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Akeredolu FD, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria.

  • Purdue S

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Okpe M, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Adewumi OA, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Sobowale AM, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria.

  • Abdullahi U, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Onadiran MA, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Sholadoye TT, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Baba S, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria

  • Ogala WN, Department of Paediatrics

    Ahmadu Bello University Teaching
    Hospital Shika – Zaria, Kaduna State
    Nigeria.

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Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2015): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

CASE REPORTS

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How to Cite

Accidental sulphuric acid poisoning in a newborn. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 42(3), 237-240. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/257

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