Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Apr 2004
Case Reports[Haemodialysis, L-carnitine therapy and valproic acid overdose].
We report the case of a severe valproic acid poisoning in a 36-year-old man. In front of a high serum concentration of valproic acid at the admission, haemodialysis was initiated to decrease serum valproic acid concentration. A L-carnitine therapy (50 mg/kg per day) was also started. A cerebral oedema appeared at the third day, but the patient recovered without any sequela.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Apr 2004
Case Reports[Post-traumatic tension pneumothorax and pneumopericardium in spontaneous ventilation].
The occurrence of tension pneumopericardium in patient in spontaneous ventilation after blunt trauma is rare. The diagnosis is difficult and it may remain unrecognized. ⋯ The patient was not mechanically ventilated at any time. Pericardial relief was obtained by insertion of a chest tube.