Table 2.
Extrahepatic Complications/Ventilation in 32patientswith Rodenticide Induced Hepatotoxicity.
| Type of complication | Incidence | No. of patients who were PLEX-eligible and had PLEX-LV | 1-month survival in PLEX-eligible patients who had PLEX-LV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade ≥2 hepatic encephalopathy | 12 (37.5%) | 9 | 8 (88.8%) |
| Acute kidney injury | 9 (28.1%) | 7 | 7 (100%) |
| Infection (bacteremia, fungemia) | 5 (15.6%) | 3 | 3 (100%) |
| Mechanical ventilation | 5 (15.6%) | 3 | 1 (33.3%) |
| Patients with >1 of above complications/mechanical ventilation | 10 (31.2%) | 9 | 7 (77.7%) |
PLEX-LV low-volume plasma exchange.