Toby J. Slade
Atropine-resistant bradycardia due to hyperkalaemia
Slade, Toby J.; Grover, J.; Benger, Jonathan
Authors
J. Grover
Jonathan Benger
Abstract
Symptomatic sinus bradycardia is routinely treated in the emergency department with atropine and pacing. Two cases are presented that illustrate the importance of considering hyperkalaemia, particularly in the presence of atropine-resistant symptomatic bradycardia. The administration of calcium in such cases acts to stabilise the myocardium and resolve the bradycardia. Blood gas analysis provides a rapid estimate of serum potassium concentrations, facilitating timely treatment.
Citation
Slade, T. J., Grover, J., & Benger, J. (2008). Atropine-resistant bradycardia due to hyperkalaemia. Emergency Medicine Journal, 25(9), 611-612. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2007.054114
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Sep 1, 2008 |
Deposit Date | Jan 21, 2010 |
Publicly Available Date | Dec 2, 2016 |
Journal | Emergency Medicine Journal |
Print ISSN | 1472-0205 |
Publisher | BMJ Publishing Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 9 |
Pages | 611-612 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2007.054114 |
Keywords | atropine-resistant bradycardia, hyperkalaemia |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1008417 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.2007.054114 |
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