wikitox:problems_for_discussion_2_xanthines
Problems for Discussion - 2 - Xanthines
PROBLEM 1
A 65-year-old man presents 40 minutes after ingestion of 5 grams of Slow Release Theophylline. He is agitated and vomiting. Pulse 130 regular, BP 110/70, ECG sinus tachycardia.
- What method(s) of decontamination would you use, and what advice would you give to aid this management?
PROBLEM 2
An 80-year-old female, weight 60kg, presents following a seizure, with vomiting. There is no history of overdose, but her GP has doubled her Theodur recently because of some wheezy breathing. GCS 15. Pulse 120 BP 110/60, ECG Sinus tachycardia
- Would you decontaminate her; what method would you use?
- What is the definitive treatment in this patient?
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