Abstract
There is little published experience with the extracorporeal treatment of boric acid overdose, although the pharmacokinetic properties of boric acid suggest a potential role for hemodialysis. We report a rare case of potentially toxic boric acid overdose that was treated successfully with hemodialysis. Based on our experience in this patient and a review of previously reported cases, hemodialysis is effective in decreasing serum boric acid levels and should be considered in the treatment of patients with acute boric acid intoxication.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e95-e97 |
Journal | American Journal of Kidney Diseases |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Boric acid
- borate
- hemodialysis (HD)
- intoxication
- overdose
- poisoning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology