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Successful outcome following intralipid emulsion and plasmapheresis in a patient with profound neurologic and cardiovascular manifestations due to nortriptyline poisoning: a case report

Asma Ahmadinejad Amir Saeed Marzieh Davoodi

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Abstract Objective Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are used to treat depression, but if abused or misused, they can cause poisoning, which can be fatal. The main treatment for TCA poisoning is administering sodium bicarbonate. Methods We report a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with nortriptyline poisoning with a profound neurologic and cardiovascular manifestations, successfully treated using sodium bicarbonate, intralipid emulsion, and plasmapheresis. Conclusions Plasmapheresis can be a good treatment modality for patients with TCA poisoning who do not respond well to classic treatments.

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Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid

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Asma Ahmadinejad

Amir Saeed

Marzieh Davoodi

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Ahmadinejad, A., Saeed, A., Davoodi, M. (2025). Successful outcome following intralipid emulsion and plasmapheresis in a patient with profound neurologic and cardiovascular manifestations due to nortriptyline poisoning: a case report. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00824-4

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Tahun Terbit: 2025
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1186/s12245-025-00824-4
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