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Rapid reversal of life-threatening toluene-induced hypokalemia with hemodialysis
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Rapid reversal of life-threatening toluene-induced hypokalemia with hemodialysis

R. D. Gerkin Jr. and F. LoVecchio
Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol.16(5), pp.723-725
1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0736-4679(98)00085-7

Abstract

Dysrhythmia Hypokalemia Poisoning Renal tubular acidosis Toluene bicarbonate potassium pyridoxine thiamine adult article case report clinical feature hemodialysis human intoxication male metabolic acidosis muscle weakness priority journal stupor treatment outcome Acidosis Coma Humans Renal Dialysis Respiratory Insufficiency Substance-Related Disorders Tachycardia, Ventricular
A case of toluene-induced hypokalemia, respiratory failure, metabolic acidosis, and ventricular tachycardia is presented. Hemodialysis was associated with rapid improvement in our patient.
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