Benzalkonium chloride: a rare cause of chemical perineal burn in newborn
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound belonging to the quaternary ammonium group that is used as a skin antiseptic or spray disinfectant for surface sanitisation. It has bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Here we report two newborn cases in whom a chemical burn injury occurred in the genital region due to local application of benzalkonium chloride (zefiran™) prepared in an inappropriate concentration for the purpose of antisepsis before placing a collecting urinary bag.
Source: Pamukkale Medical Journal
Institution: S.B. Keçiören Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Language: English
Topic: Neonatal skin health care
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2330429024