European journal of pediatrics
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Case Reports
Respiratory failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after sodium phosphate enema intoxication.
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. ⋯ Hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas can cause cardiopulmonary failure.