Open AccessIntentional acetylsalicylic acid acute intoxication and its clinical management
Author(s) -
Soleimani Reza,
Brousmiche Karl,
Favresse Julien,
Haufroid Vincent,
Gruson Damien,
Hantson Philippe,
Wallemacq Pierre
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2346
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , health professionals , hemodialysis , drug , medical emergency , health care , pharmacology , surgery , economics , economic growth
In the last decade, our knowledge about OTC drug intoxication has been expanded much further relative to previous years, though the absence of antidotes in some cases results in healthcare professionals using symptomatic treatment. This case report reminds the reader of the importance of clinical and toxicology laboratories in the management of acute salicylate intoxication in order to avoid hemodialysis.