Toluene induced hypokalaemia: case report and literature review

Authors
Baskerville, JR Tichenor, GA Rosen, PB
Citation
Jr. Baskerville et al., Toluene induced hypokalaemia: case report and literature review, EMERG MED J, 18(6), 2001, pp. 514-516
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
14720205 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
514 - 516
Database
ISI
SICI code
1472-0205(200111)18:6<514:TIHCRA>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Generalised weakness is a common complaint. A case is presented of toluene induced hypokalaemia in a 22 year old woman who presented with generalised weakness. The effect of toluene and causes of weakness and hypokalaemia in this setting are discussed.