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Koffeinintoxikation in suizidaler Absicht

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Following oral ingestion of 40 g of caffeine with suicidal intent, a 34-year-old male patient presented with worsening nausea, emesis and polyuria. The patient's lab results showed lactic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, hypokalemia and hypernatremia. Symptomatic treatment as well as fluid and electrolyte replacement were initiated. By means of hemodialysis, sufficient elimination of caffeine could be achieved. After stabilization, the patient was transferred to the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy for treatment of his depression.

Source: Die Innere Medizin

DOI: 10.1007/s00108-025-01938-w

Authors: Sabrina Uehlein, Reinhard Schneider, Klaus Stahl, Katharina Dechant

Institutions: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen

Language: German

Topic: Poisoning and overdose treatments

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,390