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Fatal theophylline poisoning with rhabdomyolysis
Author(s) -
PARR M. J. A.,
WILLATTS S. M.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1991.tb09655.x
Subject(s) - rhabdomyolysis , medicine , theophylline , dantrolene , anesthesia , drug overdose , intensive care medicine , poison control , medical emergency , calcium
Summary A fatal case of theophylline poisoning is described. The patient developed rhabdomyolysis, renal failure and compartment syndrome, as well as the more usual features of severe theophylline poisoning. Dantrolene appeared to be useful in controlling the hypermetabolic state associated with the overdose and may have a role in future treatment.