Abstract
Adverse effects associated with sodium nitroprusside (SNP) administration are rarely observed in children. Monitoring of metabolic changes appears to be the most sensitive and accurate indicator of early toxicity. We report a case of acute toxicity in a 3-month-old boy treated with high-dose SNP infusion for systemic hypertension after elective coarctectomy, who developed seizures and severe lactic acidosis. We suggest blood lactate levels and base excess levels should be carefully monitored during SNP treatment in children, in order to detect early signs of toxicity, particularly when using high infusion rates. Case Study Silvagni et al.; IJMPCR, 2(5): 122-125, 2015; Article no.IJMPCR.2015.024 123
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