SCCM Resource Library-Help! I've Tried Everything! Management of Refractory Cardiac Medication Overdoses

Help! I've Tried Everything! Management of Refractory Cardiac Medication Overdoses

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Video Summary

The transcript discusses the use of ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) in the treatment of cardiotoxic medication overdose. It mentions that drug-induced cardiotoxicity can be caused by ion channel inhibition, cardiovascularly targeted agents, and cardiac glycosides. It also highlights that calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are the main medications involved in cardiac medication overdose. The transcript explains that ECMO can be an effective treatment option for patients who do not respond to initial therapy, and that it can provide support to the heart while the patient recovers. It concludes by stating that ECMO has shown positive outcomes in the treatment of drug-induced cardiogenic shock.

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Pharmacology, 2023

Asset Caption

Type: one-hour concurrent | Kickstart My Heart: Treating Cardiotoxicity in Medication Overdoses (SessionID 1174999)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Toxicology

Year 2023

Keywords

ECMO

cardiotoxic medication overdose

drug-induced cardiotoxicity

calcium channel blockers

beta blockers

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