Barium toxicity after exposure to contaminated contrast solution--Goias State, Brazil, 2003. From: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Date: October 31, 2003| Author: Bezerra, PA; Carmo, EH; da Silva, JB; Daufenbach, LZ; Dias, MF; Freitas, F; Hatch, DL; Nascimento, CP; Santi, LQ; Santos, AA; Silva, RF | COPYRIGHT 2003 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Barium-containing contrast solutions are commonly used in radiologic studies. On May 22, 2003, three patients at radiology clinics in Goias State, Brazil, were hospitalized after ingesting such solutions; two persons died within 24 hours of hospitalization. Exposure occurred during radiologic examination of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract. An investigation was conducted by municipal and state public health authorities with assistance from the Ministry of Health's National...

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