Anest. intenziv. Med. 2000;11(3):125-128
Severe Theophylline Poisoning in ChildrenArticles
- JIS Pediatrickej kliniky LF UPJŠ a FNsP, Košice, prednosta doc. MUDr. Ľudmila Podracká, CSc.
In our setting, theophylline poisoning in children comes up very often in some seasons. The authors try to present on four typical cases importantmoments and pitfalls of the treatment of this intoxication, trying to limit the sequelae resulting from the poisoning. Pharmacologic properties oftheophylline is outlined together with the pathophysiologic aspects, clinical picture and treatment of the poisoning, including the resulting sequelaein formerly healthy children.
Keywords: poisoning; pitfalls in the therapy
Published: June 1, 2000 Show citation