Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10017746 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Intentional self-poisoning with MCPA generally causes mild toxicity, but cardiorespiratory arrest and death may occur. All patients should receive routine resuscitation and supportive care. It seems reasonable to correct acidosis and maintain an adequate urine output, but there is insufficient evidence to support other specific interventions. Our data do not support a clinical role for measurement of plasma MCPA in the acute management of poisoning, and insufficient data were available to fully examine the utility of measured electrolytes and creatine kinase levels.
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Authors
Darren M. MBBS, Ruwan MBBS, Fahim BPharm, Renu BSc, Lalith BSc, Ariyasena MD, MRCP, Nick A. MD, FRACP, Andrew H. MBBS, FRACP, Michael Eddleston,