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[Beta-blocker intoxication].

F Joye1

  • 1Service Accueil médical et Réanimation médicale polyvalente, CHRU Bretonneau, Tours. joye.fred@wanadoo.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|June 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Beta-blocker intoxication can be severe or fatal, with toxicity varying by drug type. Early diagnosis and intensive care are crucial for managing hypotension, bradycardia, and potential cardiac arrest.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • Beta-blocker overdose is infrequent but potentially life-threatening.
  • Severity depends on the specific beta-blocker compound and patient factors.
  • Risk assessment includes patient history, co-ingestions, and delayed care.

Purpose:

  • To outline the clinical presentation and management of beta-blocker intoxication.
  • To highlight key diagnostic indicators and complications.
  • To provide guidance on intensive care and treatment strategies.

Summary:

  • Intoxication presents with hypotension and bradycardia, progressing to severe cardiovascular complications like cardiogenic shock and ventricular arrhythmias.
  • Central nervous system effects include altered consciousness and seizures; respiratory arrest is a rare but critical outcome.
  • ECG monitoring is vital, with QRS widening predicting severe ventricular arrhythmias. Laboratory findings may include lactic acidosis and electrolyte disturbances.

Impact:

  • Prompt diagnosis and intensive monitoring in an ICU setting are essential.
  • Glucagon is a primary treatment, with vasoactive agents as alternatives.
  • Understanding toxicity profiles aids in risk stratification and timely intervention for better patient outcomes.

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