We describe a case of bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis, in a diabetic female, that responded to medical therapy alone. Her complete improvement is documented radiologically. Emphysematous pyelonephritis, as a cause of serious infection in diabetic patients, is briefly reviewed.
Sixty-four cases of theophylline poisoning were reviewed. All but two cases represented international self poisoning. The majority of patients were young females who presented acutely after ingestion of sustained release preparations prescribed for asthma. Serum theophylline levels (mean 365 mumol/l, SD 177) indicated a high risk of toxicity. Electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities (hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hypophosphataemia, hyperglycaemia, acid-base disturbances and leucocytosis) were common. Serum potassium, serum glucose, leucocyte count and length of stay in the intensive care unit all correlated strongly with maximum serum theophylline level (p less than 0.001). The low incidence of life-threatening manifestations of severe toxicity (hypotension, serious arrhythmias or seizures) and excellent outcome, contrasts with many previous reports. The results support the use of a management regimen which emphasizes intensive supportive therapy and restricts the use of charcoal haemoperfusion.
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