N-acetylcysteine infusion in preventing hepatotoxicity secondary to intravenous injection of household bleach

Abstract

We present a case of non-accidental injection of 40 ml of domestic bleach through a long-term central venous catheter (CVC) with subsequent AKI, and for the first time in the literature severe coagulopathy and acute liver injury. We detail the clinical course of events and our management plan which adds to the body of evidence for prognosis and treatment in these unusual cases.