Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema complicating massive verapamil overdose.

Leesar, M A; Martyn, R; Talley, J D; Frumin, H · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema has not been (to our knowledge) previously reported associated with a verapamil overdose. We describe a 27-year-old woman who developed this complication after an overdose of 15, 120-mg verapamil tablets (total of 1,800 mg). This report illustrates the possibility of serious pulmonary embarrassment in the course of a verapamil overdose and the need to avoid excessive crystalloid administration during the hypotensive period.

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