Use of continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration in a case of severe phenobarbital poisoning

Am J Kidney Dis. 2006 Aug;48(2):e13-5. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2006.04.081.

Abstract

Conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion have been used for life-threatening phenobarbital poisoning. We report the successful use of continuous renal replacement therapy in a case of severe phenobarbital poisoning associated with severe coma and hypotension. Use of this modality led to clearance of phenobarbital with improvement in the clinical status of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coma / chemically induced
  • Drug Overdose / therapy
  • Hemodiafiltration / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / poisoning*
  • Hypotension / chemically induced
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phenobarbital / poisoning*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Phenobarbital