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Isopropyl Alcohol Intoxication Treated With Hemodialysis: A Case Report and Short Review
Sagar Kumar1, Sarah Dabbas2, Fnu Manisha3
1Pulmonary Critical Care, University of South Alabama University Hospital, Mobile, USA.
Cureus
|February 19, 2024
Summary
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) ingestion can cause severe symptoms. This case highlights hemodialysis as a potentially life-saving treatment for severe IPA intoxication, even at lower serum levels.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is a common disinfectant and cleaning agent.
- IPA ingestion can cause severe toxicity, including CNS depression and hemodynamic instability.
- Hemodialysis is typically reserved for severe IPA intoxication, with limited data on its use.
Observation:
- A case of accidental IPA ingestion in an elderly female with dementia.
- The patient presented with severe intoxication requiring intervention.
- Serum IPA levels were considered relatively non-toxic at the time of intervention.
Findings:
- Hemodialysis was initiated for severe IPA intoxication.
- The patient experienced a prompt recovery following hemodialysis.
- No post-procedural or hospital-acquired complications were observed.
Implications:
- This case suggests hemodialysis may be beneficial for severe IPA intoxication even at lower serum concentrations.
- Further research is needed to establish clear guidelines for hemodialysis in IPA poisoning.
- Early consideration of hemodialysis could improve outcomes in severe cases of isopropyl alcohol toxicity.
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