Hemoadsorption therapy for calcium channel blocker overdose: A case report

Background: Modern resin hemoadsorption/hemoperfusion (HP) for calcium channel blocker (CCB) overdose is yet to be reported. The characteristics of CCBs make them unamenable to removal by haemodiafiltration or charcoal hemoperfusion, however, elimination, using styrene bead adsorption in an ex-vivo model has been demonstrated. Its clinical use is described.Case report: A male in his twenties was admitted with shock into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), following an overdose of amlodipine and risperidone.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Selected Topics: Toxicology Source Type: research