Role of Hemoperfusion in Phenytoin Poisoning
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Suicidal ingestion of phenytoin can lead to severe neurological sequelae. Charcoal Hemoperfusion decreases phenytoin level. We present a lady with suicidal ingestion of phenytoin who responded to Charcoal Hemoperfusion.
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Dr Nilesh Bastewad
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