ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Chloroquine poisoning
;
Cardiogenic shock
;
Epinephrine
;
Amrinone
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Cardiac arrhythmias and circulatory collapse account for the high mortality reported after severe chloroquine poisoning. We have recently observed a 17-year-old man who ingested an 8 g chloroquine overdose. Cardiac arrest occurred within 1 h. Cardiogenic shock was refractory to epinephrine, dopamine and molar sodium lactate. Amrinone, a bipyridine analog, was then successfully used to improve haemodynamic conditions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01720684
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