Fatal theophylline poisoning with rhabdomyolysis: a potential role for dantrolene treatment

M. J. A. Parr; S. M. Willatts

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1991.tb09655.x

Fatal theophylline poisoning with rhabdomyolysis: a potential role for dantrolene treatment

M. J. A. Parr^*, S. M. Willatts

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Abstract

A fatal case of theophylline poisoning is described. The patient developed rhabdomyolysis, renal failure and compartment syndrome, as well as the more usual features of severe theophylline poisoning. Dantrolene appeared to be useful in controlling the hypermetabolic state associated with the overdose and may have a role in future treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	557-559
Number of pages	3
Journal	Anaesthesia
Volume	46
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1991.tb09655.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1991
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

dantrolene
Neuromuscular relaxants
Poisoning
theophylline

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Fatal theophylline poisoning with rhabdomyolysis: a potential role for dantrolene treatment

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