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Case Reports
. 2003 Jul;162(7-8):517-519.
doi: 10.1007/s00431-002-0987-8. Epub 2003 May 24.

Respiratory failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after sodium phosphate enema intoxication

David B Everman  1 , Mara E Nitu  2   3 , Brian R Jacobs  2
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Respiratory failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after sodium phosphate enema intoxication

David B Everman et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2003 Jul.

Abstract

A variety of adverse effects are associated with the use of hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas and laxatives in children. We describe an unusual case of phosphate enema toxicity in a child that resulted in cardiopulmonary failure necessitating the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The toxicity associated with hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas is reviewed.

Conclusion: Hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas can cause cardiopulmonary failure.

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