Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Q: What is the indication of hemodialysis in acute ethanol poisoning solely depending on blood level?


Answer:   Ethanol blood level  >400 mg%

Hemodialysis should be considered in patients if the blood concentration is dangerously high, >400 mg%. Or if clinical condition remains unstable with metabolic acidosis, severe CNS depression, life threatening respiratory failure or hypotension refractory to pressors.

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