[Magnesium poisoning in an infant].
We present the case of a girl aged 3 weeks with extreme hypermagnesaemia (7.94 mmol/l) due to an overdose of magnesium oxide, prescribed as a laxative. We treated her successfully with a combination of hyperhydration, forced diuresis and natriuresis, and additional intravenous calcium and insulin. We also performed an exchange transfusion which, however, had a questionable effect on the final outcome.
Versteegh
F G
FG
Afd. Algemene Pediatrie, Universiteitskliniek Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht.
van Vught
A J
AJ
vande Walle
J G
JG
Rademaker
C M
CM
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood; D008277:Magnesium Oxide / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy
D004232:Diuretics; D007328:Insulin; D008277:Magnesium Oxide; D008274:Magnesium
Magnesiumintoxicatie bij een zuigeling.