Letter to the Editor
Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration in Severe Metabolic Acidosis Secondary to Ethylene Glycol Ingestion
Abstract
To the Editor:
Ethylene glycol (EG) poisoning is uncommon, yet if unrecognized, potentially fatal. Treatment options for EG toxicity include correction of metabolic acidosis, fomepizole, hemodialysis, and supportive care.1 We present a unique case of severe metabolic acidosis secondary to EG and use of continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) over traditional hemodialysis, secondary to significant cerebral edema.
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