Chloral hydrate overdose survived after cardiac arrest with excellent response to intravenous β-blocker
Joint Authors
al-Bu Saidi, Mujahid
Shakir, al-Shaykh Karim Allah
Kalapati, Babji
al-Abri, Suad Abd Allah
Source
Issue
Vol. 34, Issue 3 (31 May. 2019), pp.244-248, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2019-05-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Chloral hydrate (CH) poisoning is not commonly seen in the emergency department.
CH is a commonly prescribed sedative agent for various day care procedures despite its toxic profile even when other safe sedative medications are available.
We report a case of CH poisoning that manifested with neurotoxicity followed by cardiotoxicity leading to cardiac arrest.
With a high index of suspicion and proper management, our patient was discharged with normal neurological outcome.
In this case report, we discuss CH poisoning and toxicity with highlights on specific intervention including β-blockers.
CH induced arrhythmias have been reported to be refractory to the standard antiarrhythmic medications and respond well to β-blockers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shakir, al-Shaykh Karim Allah& Kalapati, Babji& al-Abri, Suad Abd Allah& al-Bu Saidi, Mujahid. 2019. Chloral hydrate overdose survived after cardiac arrest with excellent response to intravenous β-blocker. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 34, no. 3, pp.244-248.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-890714
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Abri, Suad Abd Allah…[et al.]. Chloral hydrate overdose survived after cardiac arrest with excellent response to intravenous β-blocker. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 34, no. 3 (May. 2019), pp.244-248.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-890714
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shakir, al-Shaykh Karim Allah& Kalapati, Babji& al-Abri, Suad Abd Allah& al-Bu Saidi, Mujahid. Chloral hydrate overdose survived after cardiac arrest with excellent response to intravenous β-blocker. Oman Medical Journal. 2019. Vol. 34, no. 3, pp.244-248.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-890714
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 247-248
Record ID
BIM-890714