#Beta blocker antidote professional#

Many patients with beta-blocker overdose will have underlying cardiovascular diseases or will be taking other cardioactive medications, both of which may aggravate beta-blocker overdose. Understand how the presenting clinical features in symptomatic beta blocker overdose relate to an extension of their pharmacology and demonstrate knowledge of current pre-hospital management guidelines and treatment options following beta blocker overdose. Beta-adrenergicblocking agents are widely used for the treatment of hypertension, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, heart failure, migraine headaches, and glaucoma.Have an understanding of the pharmacology of beta blocker medication and develop an understanding of the toxicity of beta blockers in overdose, and have an awareness of potential toxic doses for adults and paediatrics.Therefore, could intravenous glucagon be considered appropriate for administration by paramedics as a pre-hospital intervention in cases of symptomatic beta blocker overdose?Learning OutcomesAfter completing this module you will be able to: Glucagon has become an accepted antidote to beta- blocker poisoning because it stimulates cAMP synthesis. Paramedics have experience and knowledge of administering intramuscular glucagon as part of their formulary, and possess the necessary skills for obtaining intravenous access. This article reviews beta blocker and calcium. Give normal saline at 1 to 1 times maintenance rate while avoiding fluid overload. Good supportive care is important, in addition to the first line treatment for beta blocker overdose: high dose glucagon (see below). Calcium salts such as calcium chloride and calcium gluconate are taught as the first-line agents for CCB overdoses. This case report examines an intentional overdose of propranolol, including paramedic pre-hospital management, and subsequent in-hospital definitive treatment involving intravenous glucagon therapy. WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR BETA BLOCKER OVERDOSE The goal of therapy is to restore cardiac output. Current definitive treatment for these patients involves intravenous glucagon therapy, and as such, glucagon is considered both a first-line treatment and antidote in cases of symptomatic beta blocker overdose (Joint Formulary Committee, 2011 National Poisons Information Service, 2011a 2011b). OverviewSymptomatic beta blocker overdose is a relatively uncommon, but potentially life threatening condition (Sheppard, 2006 Health Protection Agency, 2010).

#Beta blocker antidote professional#

Continuing Professional Development: Glucagon treatment for symptomatic beta blocker overdose