Continuous veno-venous haemodiafiltration in sodium valproate overdose complicated by cerebral oedema: a case report.
A case of severe sodium valproate overdose is presented in which continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration was used. However, following the commencement of dialysis and a fall in the serum valproate levels, the patient developed cerebral oedema. This case demonstrated a poor correlation between serum valproate and its toxic effects and the lack of benefit of continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration in the management of sodium valproate overdose.
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Intensive Care Unit, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia. lonmoney@iprimus.com.au
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