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Acute ingestion of copper sulphate: A review on its clinical manifestations and management
Ingestion of copper sulphate is an uncommon mode of poisoning in the
Indian subcontinent. Cases are mainly suicidal in nature. The clinical
course of the copper sulphate intoxicated patient is often complex
involving intravascular hemolysis, jaundice and renal failure. The
treatment is mainly supportive. In severe cases methemoglobinemia needs
treatment. Mortality is quite high in severe cases. A comprehensive
review of the clinical presentation and management of copper sulphate
poisoning is done