Related Experiment Videos

Acute paralysis from inhaled barium carbonate

R Shankle1, J R Keane

  • 1Department of Neurology, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center.

Summary

Barium powder inhalation caused life-threatening hypokalemia and paralysis in a chrome-plating worker. This case highlights the severe health risks associated with occupational exposure to barium compounds.

Related Concept Videos