Question

A 40-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown quantity of sustained-release calcium channel blocker in a suicide attempt. He is hypotensive, bradycardic and drowsy. Which initial specific therapy is recommended in addition to standard resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

High-dose insulin euglycaemic therapy

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

N-acetylcysteine

Answer

Protamine sulfate

Answer

Activated charcoal is sufficient and no other therapy is needed

Practice question

A 40-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown quantity of sustained-release calcium channel blocker in a suicide attempt. He is hypotensive, bradycardic and drowsy. Which initial specific therapy is recommended in addition to standard resuscitation?