Modern Intermittent Haemodialysis (IHD) is an Effective Method of Removing Salicylate in Chronic Topical Salicylate Toxicity

Autor: Jeffrey Wong, Kathy Mac, Betty S. Chan, Anselm Wong, Anders Aneman
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology. 12(1)
ISSN: 1937-6995
Popis: There are limited data on modern intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) efficacy on salicylate elimination from topical poisoning. A 54-year-old male sought treatment for dyspnea but was then diagnosed with salicylate toxicity from topical application of Dencorub Extra Strength Heat Gel® for 1 week. Each tube contained 100 g with 26 % methylsalicylate (26 g). Laboratory workup was remarkable for an elevated anion gap of 30 and salicylate concentration of 78.7 mg/dL [5.7 mmol/L (N
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