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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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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Asunto principal:
Infusiones Intravenosas
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Epinefrina
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Adolescente
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Inmunodeficiencia Combinada Grave
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Inmunoglobulinas Intravenosas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
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Inglés
Revista:
Indian heart j
Año:
2005
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