Citation

Levy-Khademi F, Brooks R, Maayan C, Tenenbaum A, Wexler ID. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 2012; 28(8): 815-816.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics and The National Center for Familial Dysautonomia, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/PEC.0b013e31826289f2

PMID

22863826

Abstract

Near drowning in the Dead Sea is associated with both respiratory manifestations and severe electrolyte abnormalities. It is often difficult to distinguish between the contributions of sea water aspiration or ingestion to clinical manifestations. We present a unique case of accidental ingestion of a large amount of Dead Sea water through a gastrostomy tube in which a patient with familial dysautonomia presented with severe electrolyte disturbances. Forced diuresis with large amounts of intravenous fluids resulted in clinical and biochemical improvement. Full recovery was achieved after 2 days of treatment.

Language: en