Pediatric antiarrhythmics and toxicity: A clinical review
Abstract Antiarrhythmic medications are fundamental in the acute and chronic management of pediatric arrhythmias. Particularly in the pediatric patient population, associated antiarrhythmic toxicities represent important potential adverse effects. Emergency medicine clinicians must be skilled in the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.13090 |
| Summary: | Abstract Antiarrhythmic medications are fundamental in the acute and chronic management of pediatric arrhythmias. Particularly in the pediatric patient population, associated antiarrhythmic toxicities represent important potential adverse effects. Emergency medicine clinicians must be skilled in the detection, workup, and management of antiarrhythmic toxicity. This is a clinical review of the indications, pharmacology, adverse effects, and toxicologic treatment of antiarrhythmics commonly used in the pediatric patient population. |
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| ISSN: | 2688-1152 |