Citation

McHugh TP, Perina DG. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1987; 16(4): 437-440.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3826814

Abstract

Propafenone is a type 1c antiarrhythmic drug that recently has become available for clinical trials within the United States. We present the case of a 2-year-old child who accidentally ingested 1,800 mg (133 mg/kg) of propafenone. The patient subsequently developed cardiac conduction abnormalities and generalized seizures. Following the administration of IV phenytoin, cardiopulmonary collapse occurred. The patient had a successful outcome with aggressive cardiopulmonary life support.

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