Alkali, poisoning
| ICD10 Diagnosis | |
| Dx: | Alkali, poisoning |
| ICD10 code: | T54.3 |
| Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Other overdose |
| Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
| APACHE Como Component: | none |
| APACHE Acute Component: | 2019-0: Drug OD |
| Start Date: | |
| Stop Date: | |
| Data Dependencies(Reports/Indicators/Data Elements): | No results |
| External ICD10 Documentation | |
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Additional Info
incl lye, drain cleaner, bleach, soaps, detergents
- if applicable, code this with Esophagus, chemical burn - Caustics (strong acids and alkalis), when ingested, burn upper GI tract tissues, sometimes resulting in esophageal or gastric perforation. Symptoms may include drooling, dysphagia, and pain in the mouth, chest, or stomach; strictures may develop later.
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