Charcoal hemoperfusion for phenytoin intoxication

Indian Pediatr. 2012 Feb;49(2):152-3.

Abstract

Accidental ingestion of phenytoin can lead to severe neurological sequelae. Charcoal hemoperfusion decreases phenytoin levels but has never been reported before in children. We present a child with accidental ingestion of phenytoin who responded to charcoal hemoperfusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / poisoning*
  • Charcoal*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hemoperfusion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Phenytoin / blood
  • Phenytoin / poisoning*
  • Poisoning / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Charcoal
  • Phenytoin