Pseudohyperchloremia in a patient taking bromine-containing drug: a clinical case
https://doi.org/10.24884/2078-5658-2025-22-3-97-99
Abstract
The development of pseudohyperchloremia in bromine poisoning has been described in several clinical cases, as well as in the veterinary literature. Among the side effects of bromides, the likelihood of developing such condition has not been described. We report a case of pseudohyperchloremia in patients taking a bromine-containing multicomponent drug. Severe hyperchloremia was detected – 209 mmol/l and 233 mmol/l – in the absence of metabolic acidosis and negative anion gap. This case is the first Russian-language description of the phenomenon.
About the Authors
V. A. Mazurok
Almazov National Medical Research Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mazurok Vadim A. - Dr. Sci. Med., Professor, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care with Clinic, Institute of Medical Education
2, Akkuratova str., Saint Petersburg, 197341
V. S. Shabaev
Almazov National Medical Research Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Shabaev Vitaly S. - Assistant of of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care with Clinic, Institute of Medical Education.
2, Akkuratova str., Saint Petersburg, 197341
R. E. Rzheutskaya
Almazov National Medical Research Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rzheutskaya Ryta E. - Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care with Clinic, Institute of Medical Education
2, Akkuratova str., Saint Petersburg, 197341
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For citations:
Mazurok V.A., Shabaev V.S., Rzheutskaya R.E. Pseudohyperchloremia in a patient taking bromine-containing drug: a clinical case. Messenger of ANESTHESIOLOGY AND RESUSCITATION. 2025;22(3):97-99. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2078-5658-2025-22-3-97-99
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