Clinical and paraclinical corellations in acute poissoning <br /> with phenobarbital
Journal Title: Terapeutica, Farmacologie si Toxicologie Clinica - Year 2008, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
[b]Introduction:[/b] The acute intoxication with barbiturates, still widely used in medical practice, is a redoubtable matter, especially when long acting compounds are involved; because they have a long half time, slowly accumulate at the tissue level and lead to severe poisoning which require promptly intensive care measures. [b]Case report:[/b] male patient 34 years old with a history of epilepsy and postencephalytic paralysis was admitted in the Toxicology Department 24 hours after the ingestion of a barbiturate overdose. The clinical state was very severe and required complex intensive care therapy. Daily measurements of plasmatic Phenobarbital levels settled a direct correlation between the positive outcome trend and decreasing barbiturates values. [b]Conclusion:[/b] The active screening of the plasmatic phenobarbital levels is very useful especially when it comes to decide if more aggressive therapeutic measures are necessary.
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Ruxandra Avram, Gina Caragea, M. Ionică, R. Macovei
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