Sodium Nitroprusside Toxicity in a Young Infant Following Cardiac Surgery
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Adverse effects associated with sodium nitroprusside (SNP) administration are rarely observed in children. Monitoring of metabolic changes appears to be the most sensitive and accurate indicator of early toxicity. We report a case of acute toxicity in a 3-month-old boy treated with high-dose SNP infusion for systemic hypertension after elective coarctectomy, who developed seizures and severe lactic acidosis. We suggest blood lactate levels and base excess levels should be carefully monitored during SNP treatment in children, in order to detect early signs of toxicity, particularly when using high infusion rates.
Authors and Affiliations
Davide Silvagni, Marco Bolognani, Maria A. Prioli, Giovanni Battista Luciani, Pierantonio Santuz, Paolo Biban
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- EP ID EP343866
- DOI 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/14420
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