Citation

Krenzelok EP, Anderson GM, Mirick M. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1982; 11(4): 212-213.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7073039

Abstract

Overdosage of diphenhydramine may result in the development of anticholinergic symptoms, seizures, and coma. A fatal outcome following a diphenhydramine overdose does not commonly occur. This report describes the largest documented overdosage of diphenhydramine (7.5 g) which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old girl. The patient initially developed seizures following by cardiac conduction and hemodynamic compromise resulting in death despite life support measures.

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