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