@article{ref1,
title="Survival in a case of life-threatening flecainide overdose",
journal="Intensive care medicine",
year="1998",
author="Hanley, N. A. and Bourke, J. P. and Gascoigne, A. D.",
volume="24",
number="7",
pages="740-742",
abstract="Flecainide acetate is a potent class Ic anti-arrhythmic drug with major sodium channel blocking actions. On the surface electrocardiogram this results in QTc interval prolongation. Overdose with class Ic drugs (< 0.1% of total intoxications) is uncommon, but management is difficult and the mortality high [1]. Serious flecainide overdose is characterised by ventricular tachyarrhythmias, severe bradycardia and variable degrees of atrioventricular block. This report describes a case of life-threatening flecainide overdose in a previously fit individual, resulting in a combination of cardiac disturbances. The treatment options and management are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0342-4642",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}