Acute myocardial ischemia following accidental intravenous administration of epinephrine in high concentration.
Indian Heart J
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2005 May-Jun; 57(3): 261-4
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-6136
ABSTRACT
Inadvertent and accidental epinephrine overdose might result in potentially lethal complications. We present a case of acute epinephrine toxicity resulting in acute myocardial ischemia in a young boy with combined variable immunodeficiency syndrome who developed severe allergic reaction to intravenous immunoglobulin, and was subsequently given epinephrine by mistake intravenously rather than subcutaneously. He developed significant ischemic changes in standard 12-lead electrocardiogram, transiently raised cardiac enzymes, reduced left ventricular systolic function, pulmonary edema and pulmonary hemorrhage. It is suggested that special precautionary measures should be taken regarding the dose and the route while administering epinephrine to avoid mishaps.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Infusions, Intravenous
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Humans
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Male
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Epinephrine
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Acute Disease
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Follow-Up Studies
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Adolescent
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Treatment Outcome
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian heart j
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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