Non-fatal cardiac dysrhythimias associated with severe salicylate toxicity

We report a case of cardiac dysrhythmias in a patient with severe salicylate toxicity. Ventricular dysrhyrhmias due to salicylate toxicity are typically a preterminal event; however, this patient survived neurologically intact. A 45-year-old female presented after an intentional ingestion of aspirin...

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Published in:Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2006-04, Vol.44 (4), p.107-107
Main Authors: Kent, K J, Cohen, JE, Ganetsky, M, Bird, S B
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Language:English
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Summary:We report a case of cardiac dysrhythmias in a patient with severe salicylate toxicity. Ventricular dysrhyrhmias due to salicylate toxicity are typically a preterminal event; however, this patient survived neurologically intact. A 45-year-old female presented after an intentional ingestion of aspirin and acetaminophen. On presentation, she had a temperature of 39 degree C, blood pressure of 153/79 mmHg, heart rate of 125 bpm, and respiratory rate of 26. She was initially obtunded, but soon had a generalized seizure that was successfully treated with lorazepam and endotracheal intubation. Her physical examination was significant for self-inflicted bilateral wrist lacerations, but no apparent toxidrome.
ISSN:1556-3650