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Acidosis and coma after hemodialysis

R Taylor1, J Bower, M M Salem

  • 1Division of Nephrology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.

Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Ethylene glycol poisoning, a severe condition, can occur unexpectedly, even in dialysis patients due to contaminated solutions. Early intervention is critical to prevent fatal outcomes from this toxic exposure.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Nephrology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Ethylene glycol poisoning is a rare but life-threatening condition, often linked to intentional ingestion or substance abuse.
  • It presents with characteristic metabolic acidosis and osmolal gap, necessitating prompt treatment to avert severe organ damage.
  • Hemodialysis is a key intervention for clearing ethylene glycol and its toxic byproducts.

Observation:

  • A case report details a hemodialysis patient experiencing severe ethylene glycol poisoning from contaminated dialysate.
  • The patient developed altered mental status, coma, and profound anion gap metabolic acidosis.
  • Despite aggressive treatment including prolonged hemodialysis, the patient's coma persisted.

Findings:

  • Contamination of dialysis fluid with ethylene glycol can lead to severe poisoning in vulnerable patients.
  • Even with intensive hemodialysis and acidosis correction, recovery from severe ethylene glycol toxicity is not guaranteed.
  • This case highlights the potential for iatrogenic ethylene glycol exposure in a healthcare setting.

Implications:

  • Reinforces the critical need for stringent quality control in dialysis fluid preparation to prevent accidental toxic exposures.
  • Underscores the limitations of hemodialysis in reversing established severe toxicity and coma from ethylene glycol.
  • Suggests a need for heightened awareness of ethylene glycol poisoning risks in both community and healthcare settings.

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