Amitriptyline Intoxication Responded to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 2

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. 

Authors and Affiliations

Güldem Turan, Özcan Pişkin, Gülşen Bulut

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  • EP ID EP97881
  • DOI 10.4328/JCAM.471
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Güldem Turan, Özcan Pişkin, Gülşen Bulut (2012). Amitriptyline Intoxication Responded to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation . Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, 3(2), 224-226. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-97881