TCA OVERDOSE Flashcards
1
Q
initial therapy for patients who develop cardiotoxicity (usually a QRS > 100ms or a ventricular arrhythmia) as a result of tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose?
A
Intravenous sodium bicarbonate
2
Q
second-line agent in refractory arrhythmias for TCA overdose?
A
Intravenous magnesium sulphate
3
Q
when is Intravenous lipid emulsion used for an overdose?
A
an emerging therapy for overdose of lipophilic compounds. It may have a role in overdoses of verapamil, beta blockers, and some TCAs. However it is not an appropriate first line agent.
4
Q
beta blocker overdose ?
A
Intravenous glucagon
5
Q
hypotensive patient
A
Intravenous isotonic saline
