Shownotes:

Cardiovascular medication poisoning can produce markedly unstable patient presentations. Dr. Patrick and Brad Ward review some of the basics and more recent therapeutic developments in the treatment and management of beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity.

References:

1. St-Onge M, Anseeuw K, Cantrell FL, et al. Experts Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Calcium Channel Blocker Poisoning in Adults. Critical Care Medicine. 2017;45(3):e306-e315.

2. Wax P, Erdman A, Chyka P, et al. Beta-blocker ingestion: an evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2005; 43(3):131-146.