Citation

Bergl Z, Simecek V. Anesteziologie a Neodkladna Pece 2000; 11(2): 83-84.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000)

DOI

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Abstract

The authors present a case report on protracted cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a young woman, who ingested a lethal dose of Sectral in a suicidal attempt. Sectral is a selective beta-1 blocker. In spite of the extreme length of cardiac massage (4.5 hours), the patient survived.

Language: en

Keywords

acebutolol; adult; article; beta adrenergic receptor blocking agent; case report; Dialysis; drug intoxication; female; heart massage; human; Indirect cardiac massage; Intoxication; resuscitation; suicide attempt