Charcoal Hemoperfusion for Phenytoin Intoxication.

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2012-02
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Accidental ingestion of phenytoin can lead to severe neurological sequelae. Charcoal hemoperfusion decreases phenytoin levels but has never been reported before in children. We present a child with accidental ingestion of phenytoin who responded to charcoal hemoperfusion.
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Charcoal, Hemoperfusion, Phenytoin, Poisoning
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Kumar Poddutoor Preetham, Lingappa Lokesh, Shah Mehul A, Shaikh Farhan A R. Charcoal Hemoperfusion for Phenytoin Intoxication. Indian Pediatrics. 2012 February; 49(2): 152-153.
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/169215
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Indian Pediatrics