Citation

Jira PE, Semmekrot BA, Vree TB, Monnens LA. Ned. Tijdschr. Geneeskd. 1996; 140(31): 1608-1611.

Vernacular Title

Theofylline-intoxicatie bij kinderen.

Affiliation

Afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Nijmegen.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Erven Bohn)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8768816

Abstract

Three infants aged 1, 3 and 9 months with severe theophylline intoxication are reported. Maximum serum theophylline concentrations were 65, 44 and 156 mg/l, respectively. Vomiting, agitation and tachycardia are the classical features. Seizures and cardiac arrhythmias suggest severe intoxication. The third patient underwent immediate peritoneal dialysis. All patients survived and recovered without sequelae. Haemoperfusion is considered to be the definite treatment for severe forms of theophylline intoxication.

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