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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidentally Injecting Hydrogen Peroxide Into The Vein?
Question: What shouid i do after accidentally injecting hydrogen peroxide directly into a vein on my arm about 30 minutes ago? About .6cc.
Brief Answer:
Depends on concentration of the solution.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Hydrogen peroxide will readily converted to water and oxygen by the action of enzyme called catalase. At low concentration the oxygen will simply dissolve in the blood doesn't necessarily result in any serious outcome.
But, if the solution of hydrogen peroxide is highly concentrated, it will release more amount of oxygen and thus cause tissue damage and can result in tissue damage including necrosis(tissue death) of your blood vessels.
The commonly available formulation is less concentrated and generally does not cause any serious problems.
You are injected a small volume and you are asymptomatic as of now, So I think you are safe and nothing much to worry.
I suggest you to consult a physician ans get evaluated for any late manifestations.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks.
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Depends on concentration of the solution.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Hydrogen peroxide will readily converted to water and oxygen by the action of enzyme called catalase. At low concentration the oxygen will simply dissolve in the blood doesn't necessarily result in any serious outcome.
But, if the solution of hydrogen peroxide is highly concentrated, it will release more amount of oxygen and thus cause tissue damage and can result in tissue damage including necrosis(tissue death) of your blood vessels.
The commonly available formulation is less concentrated and generally does not cause any serious problems.
You are injected a small volume and you are asymptomatic as of now, So I think you are safe and nothing much to worry.
I suggest you to consult a physician ans get evaluated for any late manifestations.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks.
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you. It was 3% solution stabilized. What percent solution wouid be considered dangerous or cause more serious damage to blood vessels?
Brief Answer:
3% is very mild.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
3% hydrogen peroxide is very mild and generally does not cause any serious health problem.
20% or above is considered dangerous and 35% or more can be lethal in high dose.
Drink plenty of water to keep your self re hydrated.
Kindly see a physician in case of pain along the course of the blood vessel.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
3% is very mild.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
3% hydrogen peroxide is very mild and generally does not cause any serious health problem.
20% or above is considered dangerous and 35% or more can be lethal in high dose.
Drink plenty of water to keep your self re hydrated.
Kindly see a physician in case of pain along the course of the blood vessel.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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