2016
DOI: 10.7727/wimj.2016.307
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A Case of Severe Amitriptyline Intoxication: Electrocardiography Signs Suggesting Ventricular Tachycardia

Abstract: Amitriptyline poisoning may result in severe neurological and cardiac problems. We report a case of (13-month girl) severe amitriptyline intoxication with neurological, respiratory and electrocardiographic findings. With respiratory support, seizure control, NaHCO 3 infusion, intravenous lipid infusion, selective plasma exchange and arrhythmia control the patient recovered. We stressed that amitriptyline intoxication may lead to severe problems. Electrocardiographic findings may not be differentiated from vent… Show more

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“…For example, patient 2 indicates that not all wide QRS tachycardias are ventricular tachycardia in patients with amitriptyline intoxications. 14,15 In these patients, the surface electrocardiogram should be evaluated in detail before intensive treatment against ventricular tachycardia. In our study, 20.8% of 24 patients needed an intervention that should be performed in the PICU.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…For example, patient 2 indicates that not all wide QRS tachycardias are ventricular tachycardia in patients with amitriptyline intoxications. 14,15 In these patients, the surface electrocardiogram should be evaluated in detail before intensive treatment against ventricular tachycardia. In our study, 20.8% of 24 patients needed an intervention that should be performed in the PICU.…”
Section: Rs Bradypneamentioning
confidence: 99%