The importance of hemodialysis in intoxications with 3 case reports

Abstract

Introduction: While many intoxication cases are cured with medical treatment, antidote therapy and symptomatic treatment; some cases may need hemodialysis treatment or even invasive mechanical ventilation support. We aimed to examine the place of hemodialysis in three rare intoxication cases seen in our hospital. Case Reports: 43-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency service with metformin intoxication . The patient with type B lactic acidosis was treated with urgent hemodialysis After a session of hemodialysis, the clinical and laboratory data returned to normal. 19-year-old female patient admitted to the emergency service with theophylline intoxication. The blood theophylline level was toxic.The patient with symptoms of intoxication (tachycardia, hypokalemia, severe nausea and vomiting, etc.) regressed after a session of hemodialysis . 22-year-old mental retarded male patient was admitted to the emergency service with loss of consciousness. The patient with metabolic acidosis was taken to the intensive care unit with coma of unknown cause. 4 sessions of hemodialysis was applied to the patient who developed acute renal failure. It was learned that the patient drank ethylene glycol (antifreeze). Result: All our patients could be discharged with full recovery.Hemodialysis treatment has an important place in the treatment of intoxication cases.

Keywords

• Intoxication
• Hemodialysis
• Intensive Care Unıt

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