Beta Blocker Overdose (Deep Dive R19)

“The Brady Bunch” – Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Digoxin, Clonidine











Treatment of Beta Blocker OD











* Activated Charcoal – Only if ingestion time was <1 hour ago, and only if patient is protecting their airway (or intubated).  











2. Glucagon – the best answer for the exam, unlikely to work in real life











3. Epinephrine Drip











4. Calcium 











5. High Dose Insulin Therapy