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J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures)
; 8(4): 279-287, 2022 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36474616
ABSTRACT
Caffeine, chemically 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, is the most widely consumed central nervous system stimulant in the world with pleiotropic effects on the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems. The advent of over the counter (OTC) caffeine formulations has opened the window for potential toxicity, either by inadvertent or intentional overdosing. We present the case of a patient who attempted suicide by caffeine overdose treated with emergent haemodialysis and a review of the literature.