Caffeine intoxication treated with hemodialysis

Semin Dial. 2023 Sep-Oct;36(5):414-418. doi: 10.1111/sdi.13169. Epub 2023 Jul 22.

Abstract

Introduction: Caffeine overdose, while uncommon, can be life threatening with hemodynamic and neurological complications and often requires intensive monitoring and critical management.

Case report: We report a case of a 23-year-old male who ingested approximately 24 g of caffeine in a suicidal attempt and developed cardiopulmonary complications. He was resuscitated, and hemodialysis was performed with successful recovery.

Conclusion: Hemodialysis appears to effectively remove caffeine from the blood system and can be lifesaving in severe caffeine overdose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Caffeine*
  • Heart
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Suicide, Attempted
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Caffeine