Agonal elevation in serum digoxin concentrations in infants and children long after cessation of therapy

G. Koren, D. Beatie, S. Soldin

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Abstract

In 11 of 15 profoundly sick, digitalized infants and children, elevation in serum digoxin concentration could be detected long after cessation of therapy. This phenomenon concurred with a rapid deterioration of renal function. Because death of a digitalized child may be attributed to the glycoside itself, it is important to recognize that elevation in serum concentration to a potentially toxic level is a common pathophysiologic pattern.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)793-795
Number of pages3
JournalCritical Care Medicine
Volume16
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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