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REBEL Core Cast 109.0 – Na Channel Blocker Poisoning
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11 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Take Home Points: In the context of poisoning, a “wide QRS” is anything greater than 100 milliseconds. A newly “wide QRS”, especially with hemodynamic instability, should prompt consideration of sodium channel blockade and not ventricular tachycardia. Treatment is guided by administration of sodium-bicarbonate. Recall that the resultant alkalemia driven by sodium-bicarbonate will shift potassium intracellularly. ... Read more
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Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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