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Case Report: Aspiration Pneumonitis as a Rare Complication Following Hydrogen Peroxide Intoxication Putri, Maulinda; Suhartomi; OK Yulizal; Syarifah, Siti
Jurnal Kedokteran Meditek Vol 31 No 4 (2025): JULI
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36452/jkdoktmeditek.v31i4.3404

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Introduction: Suicide rates continue to rise globally, with self-poisoning being a common method in some developing countries. This report reported a case of hydrogen peroxide ingestion leading to aspiration pneumonitis, a less-discussed complication compared to gastrointestinal toxicity. Case Illustration: A 41-year-old woman presented to the emergency unit 8 hours post-ingestion of a hydrogen peroxide-based toilet cleaner. Symptoms included vomiting, hoarseness, faintness, and frothing at the mouth. The physical examination revealed dyspnea, irritability, a cleaning solution odor in the oral cavity, rhonchi in the middle and lower lung fields, epigastric tenderness, and increased bowel sounds. Gastric lavage with 200 mL of saline was performed, and activated charcoal and sucralfate syrup were administered via a nasogastric tube. The patient had previously received ranitidine at another facility and was also treated with omeprazole and ondansetron. Laboratory results showed leukocytosis, and a chest x-ray indicated bilateral lung infiltration and increased broncho-vascular pattern. Discussion: Early and proper intervention by trained healthcare professionals, combined with preventive measures such as positioning the patient in a semi-upright position and avoiding emetogenic liquids, is essential. Conclusion: This case showed the importance of prompt management involving gastric lavage, mucosal protection, acid suppression, and absorption inhibition. Nonetheless, respiratory complications, such as aspiration pneumonitis, remain challenging to prevent.
Routine Hematology Findings in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Cases at Regional General Hospital of Dr. Pirngadi, Medan, Indonesia Sihombing, Jenny Ria; Sipahutar, Gabriella M.C.; Sipahutar, Nathalia E.R.; Simanjuntak, Rotua Chatarina; Suhartomi
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 2 (2025): February
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i2.10370

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection of the lung parenchyma caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is transmitted via droplets. A routine hematological examination is crucial for evaluating disease progression, complications, and therapeutic responses. Thus, this study aimed to To identify routine hematological characteristics in pulmonary tuberculosis patients in RSUD Dr. Pirngadi Kota Medan. This observational study with cross-sectional design included 105 pulmonary tuberculosis patients, that selected via total sampling technique from 2019 to 2020. Data on demographic characteristics (age, sex, and occupation) and hematological profiles were analyzed. The majority of patients were male (67.6%), aged 46–55 years (24.8%), and worked as self-employed (47.6%). Hematological profiles showed elevated neutrophils (72.4%) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (53.3%), alongside reduced hemoglobin (58.1%), hematocrit (61%), and lymphocytes (83.8%). Most patients had normal number of leukocytes (52.4%), platelets (63.8%), monocytes (47.6%), eosinophils (87.6%), and basophils (99%). he most characteristic routine hematological changes in pulmonary tuberculosis patients include decreased hemoglobin, hematocrit, and lymphocytes, as well as increased neutrophils and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. These findings emphasize the importance of hematological examination in the diagnosis and monitoring of pulmonary tuberculosis.