Citation

Malbrain ML, Lambrecht GL, Zandijk E, Demedts PA, Neels HM, Lambert W, De Leenheer AP, Lins RL, Daelemans R. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1997; 35(1): 97-100.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

10.3109/15563659709001173

PMID

9022660

Abstract

We report a successfully treated case of severe thallium intoxication. In spite of very high serum thallium (5,240 micrograms/L), symptomatology was minor and recovery complete. Prussian Blue was administered, diuresis was enhanced by intravenous fluids and a prolonged hemodialysis was started early. High blood flows (300 mL/min) and intravenous potassium chloride supplements, to mobilize thallium from the tissues, resulted in good clearances (96 to 150 mL/min). In order to prevent the well known complications, we recommend aggressive treatment of severe thallium intoxication.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Antidotes; Female; Ferrocyanides; Gastric Lavage; Humans; Poisoning; Potassium Chloride; Renal Dialysis; Suicide, Attempted; Thallium