Abstract:Calcium channel blockers (CCB) drugs poisoning continues to be deadly in severe cases despite recent advances and aggressive therapies. Clinically, this toxicity can manifest into severe cardiogenic shock that is often unresponsive to conventional calcium and supportive treatment. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of L-carnitine, as an essential compound in cellular energy production, and intralipid emulsion 20% (ILE), as an adjunctive antidote used in selected critically ill poisoned patients,… Show more
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