Chloral Hydrate Overdose Survived after Cardiac Arrest with Excellent Response to Intravenous β-Blocker

Shakeer , Shaik Karimulla; Kalapati , Babji; Al Abri , Suad Abdullah; Al Busaidi , Mujahid

doi:10.5001/omj.2019.46

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Chloral Hydrate Overdose Survived after Cardiac Arrest with Excellent Response to Intravenous β-Blocker

Authors:

Shakeer , Shaik Karimulla | Kalapati , Babji | Al Abri , Suad Abdullah | Al Busaidi , Mujahid

Publisher:

Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Oman Medical Journal 2019 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.244-248

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

142302

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

20705204

pISSN:

1999768X

DOI:

10.5001/omj.2019.46

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Abstract:

 Chloral hydrate (CH) poisoning is not commonly seen in the emergency department. CH is a commonly prescribed sedative agent for various day care procedures despite its toxic profile even when other safe sedative medications are available. We report a case of CH poisoning that manifested with neurotoxicity followed by cardiotoxicity leading to cardiac arrest. With a high index of suspicion and proper management, our patient was discharged with normal neurological outcome. In this case report, we discuss CH poisoning and toxicity with highlights on specific intervention including β-blockers. CH induced arrhythmias have been reported to be refractory to the standard antiarrhythmic medications and respond well to β-blockers.

Article Details

Chloral Hydrate Overdose Survived after Cardiac Arrest with Excellent Response to Intravenous β-Blocker

Authors:

Shakeer , Shaik Karimulla | Kalapati , Babji | Al Abri , Suad Abdullah | Al Busaidi , Mujahid

Publisher:

Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Oman Medical Journal 2019 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.244-248

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

142302

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

20705204

pISSN:

1999768X

DOI:

10.5001/omj.2019.46

Descriptors:

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

CARDIAC ARRESTS

HEART DISEASES

PATIENTS

Chloral Hydrate

Poisoning

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Cardiac Arrest

Central Nervous System Depressants

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Shakeer , Shaik Karimulla | Kalapati , Babji | Al Abri , Suad Abdullah | Al Busaidi , Mujahid

Publisher: Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Oman Medical Journal 2019 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.244-248

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 142302

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 20705204

pISSN: 1999768X

DOI: 10.5001/omj.2019.46

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Shakeer , Shaik Karimulla | Kalapati , Babji | Al Abri , Suad Abdullah | Al Busaidi , Mujahid

Publisher:

Oman Medical Specialty Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Oman Medical Journal 2019 Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.244-248

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

142302

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

20705204

pISSN:

1999768X

DOI:

10.5001/omj.2019.46