Title: Role of Hemoperfusion in Phenytoin Poisoning
Authors: Dr Nilesh Bastewad, Dr Deelip Kadam, Dr Pramod Umarji, Dr Harshal Bhitkar, Dr Nilesh Palasdeokar
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i1.41
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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