Respiratory failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after sodium phosphate enema intoxication.

UNLABELLED: A variety of adverse effects are associated with the use of hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas and laxatives in children. We describe an unusual case of phosphate enema toxicity in a child that resulted in cardiopulmonary failure necessitating the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The toxicity associated with hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas is reviewed.

CONCLUSION

Hypertonic sodium phosphate enemas can cause cardiopulmonary failure.