Cardiac arrest following direct intravenous administration of a citrate anticoagulant solution.
We describe a case of citrate intoxication and cardiac arrest that resulted from the inadvertent direct IV administration of citrate phosphate dextrose solution. Treatment included thoracotomy with open cardiac massage and CaCl administration. The patient was placed in a rehabilitation program for residual spacticity and weakness, and for psychiatric problems.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002951:Citrates / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D004630:Emergencies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors
D002951:Citrates