Charcoal haemoperfusion in drug intoxication.
Charcoal haemoperfusion will remove many toxins, and appears to be an attractively simple technique for doctors experienced in haemofiltration. The pharmacokinetics of most compounds and the overriding importance of supportive care do, however, relegate the technique to one of minor importance.
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Bridgend Hospital, Glamorgan.
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000506:poisoning; D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000506:poisoning; D002606:Charcoal; D006464:Hemoperfusion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010269:Paraquat / Q000506:poisoning; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000506:poisoning
D002606:Charcoal; D000639:Amitriptyline; D000082:Acetaminophen; D013806:Theophylline; D010269:Paraquat