Category: Toxicology

Case of the Month: Beta Blocker Overdose

EMory Files  Case #6:  Beta Blocker Overdose Hx:  70 yo presented with AMS s/p seizure. BS 35 in field PE:   VS: HR39, RR 10, 80/40, O2 98% RA.  After 2 amps of D50 àBS 130.  Mental status:  wakes up to follow commands but falls asleep quickly. Beta Blocker Toxicity ***Case Discussion with Dr. Kazzi***  1)  …

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