Citation

Christiaens F, Lessire H, Dellers I, Denis B, Vankeerberghen L, Verborgh C. Eur. J. Emerg. Med. 2000; 7(3): 229-236.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/00063110-200009000-00011

PMID

11142276

Abstract

We report the case of a patient who co-ingested a tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline), benzodiazepines (alprazolam and lormetazepam) and a neuroleptic drug (prothipendyl). Major neurologic and cardiac symptoms occurred including a prolonged cardiac arrest. The cardiopulmonary resuscitation phase was complicated by a haematoma of the liver treated by a left hepatectomy. The clinical features and management of this combined intoxication are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Alprazolam; Amitriptyline; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Emergencies; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Suicide, Attempted; Thiazines; Time Factors