Multimodal Elimination for Intoxication with a Lethal Dose of Organic Mercury
Joint Authors
Tongers, Jörn
Napp, L. C.
Moelgen, C.
Wegner, F.
Heitland, P.
Koester, H. D.
Klintschar, M.
Hiss, M.
Schaper, A.
Schieffer, B.
Bauersachs, J.
Schäfer, A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We here report on a case of massive organic mercury intoxication in a 40-year-old man that resulted in progressive multiorgan failure.
We treated the patient intravenously and enterally with the chelating agent (RS)-2,3-bis(sulfanyl) propane-1-sulfonic acid (DMPS) in addition to hemodialysis.
The patient was treated for 6 weeks and could successfully be weaned from mechanical ventilation and hemodialysis.
He awoke and was sent to rehabilitation, but unfortunately died 7 months later from refractory status epilepticus.
Autopsy revealed severe brain atrophy consistent with organ damage from massive mercury intoxication.
The present case illustrates that bimodal DMPS application is sufficient for detoxification from lethal mercury levels, with an associated chance for weaning of organ support and survival to discharge.
The case further reminds us of intoxication as a cause of multiorgan dysfunction.
We propose to immediately initiate combined parenteral and enteral detoxification in cases of methyl mercury intoxication, especially in cases of high doses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Napp, L. C.& Moelgen, C.& Wegner, F.& Heitland, P.& Koester, H. D.& Klintschar, M.…[et al.]. 2019. Multimodal Elimination for Intoxication with a Lethal Dose of Organic Mercury. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Napp, L. C.…[et al.]. Multimodal Elimination for Intoxication with a Lethal Dose of Organic Mercury. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Napp, L. C.& Moelgen, C.& Wegner, F.& Heitland, P.& Koester, H. D.& Klintschar, M.…[et al.]. Multimodal Elimination for Intoxication with a Lethal Dose of Organic Mercury. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134216
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1134216