The effect of charcoal hemoperfusion on the catecholamine levels in severely intoxicated patients.
The plasma adrenaline and noradrenaline levels in patients with shock due to severe drug intoxication are elevated. Important extration of the catecholamines by the charcoal during combined hemoperfusion-hemodialysis treatment does not result in depletion.
D002395:Catecholamines / Q000097:blood*; D002606:Charcoal; D006464:Hemoperfusion; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000097:blood* / Q000628:therapy; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000097:blood
D002395:Catecholamines; D002606:Charcoal