A patient ingests ceramic glazing and developed hypokalemia. What is the toxin?
Barium carbonate.
Jamshidi N et al. Life threatening barium carbonate poisoning managed with intravenous potassium, CVVH and endoscopic removal of retained ceramic glazes. Clin Tox. Published online 4 May 2022. doi/full/10.1080/15563650.2022.2068424
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