Povidone-iodine (PI) is a disinfectant and antiseptic agent commonly used to sterilize skin, mucous membranes, and wounds. PI intoxication is very rare, but the complications may be severe. We report a pediatric patient who presented in the emergency department with hypoxia, hypotension, and bradycardia after unintentional PI ingestion.
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