Citation

Turan G, Pişkin O, Bulut G. J. Clin. Anal. Med. 2012; 3(2).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Derman Medical Publishing)

DOI

10.4328/JCAM.471

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The most severe effects in amitriptiline intoxications are related with central nervous system and cardiovascular system. Amitriptiline intoxication especially with high doses has severe cardiac effects and can result in cardiac arrest. Most favorable responses can be achieved with efficient and prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We wanted to present a case ingested high dose of amitriptiline for attempt to suicide and responded to prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Language: en

Keywords

Intoxication; human; resuscitation; case report; central nervous system; suicide attempt; drug overdose; article; drug intoxication; amitriptyline; cardiovascular system; heart arrest; drug megadose; treatment response; Amitriptiline