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Abstract
A 41-year-old man ingested 6.8 g of verapamil in a suicide attempt. The patient was severely hypotensive, oliguric, and developed a variety of dysrhythmias. He was also hyperglycemic. The patient was successfully resuscitated with intravenous normal saline, calcium chloride, dopamine, and norepinephrine. A review of the manifestations of verapamil intoxication and suggestions for management are outlined.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3171119 DOI: 10.1016/0736-4679(88)90325-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Emerg Med ISSN: 0736-4679 Impact factor: 1.484