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Table 1 Indication of emergent dialysis

From: Refractory cardiopulmonary failure after glyphosate surfactant intoxication: a case report

Indication of emergent dialysis

Large volume ingestion (> 200 ml)

Urine output < 0.5 ml/kg/h

Serum creatinine > 1.5 or GFR decreased by 25%

Volume overload- unresponsive to diuretics

Respiratory compromise- including pulmonary edema and hypoxia

Cardiovascular dysfunction- shock or EKG abnormalities

Electrolyte changes- hyperkalemia and acidemia