one drug, two stories dr ft lee pmh/ych aed. history (patient a) 8-1-0502:12 f/49 known case of crhd...
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One drug, two stories
Dr FT LeePMH/YCH AED
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History (Patient A)
8-1-05 02:12F/49Known case of CRHD with MVR FU GHOn Digoxin, Lasix, Acertil, Slow K. Aldactone, Warfarin
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Attempt suicide with her husband by taking Digoxin >100 tablets (0.25mg/tablet) & Acertil > 60 tablets at around 01:00(1 hour before arrival)
Vomit twice
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P/E:
GCS: 14-15, refused to cooperateBP: 152/49, P:49/minRR:22/min, SaO2: 98% (Rm air)Temp: 36°CH’stix: 8.3
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Management in AED
100%O2Cardiac monitorNS Q4H CXR: cardiomegalyConsult ICU Standby pacingTransfer to ICU at 02:30 (13 mins)BP:166/70, P:30/min
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Progress in ICU
Cardiac arrest at 02:50(38 mins)Pulseless VTDefibrillate 150J then 200J AsystoleTCP given but no cardiac outputCertified dead after 1 hr of active resuscitation Adrenaline 1mg x 7 Atropine 0.6mg x2 NaHCO3 100ml
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Digitalis antidote was ordered but only available after prolonged resuscitationRFT: Na: 131, K: 7.3, Urea: 7.4, Cr: 88INR: 1.6
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A sad story !!
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History (Patient B)
M/58 (Husband)Good past healthAttempt suicide with his wife by taking Digoxin > 60 tabs, Acertil > 100 Tabs, Warfarin > 100 tabs, Piriton> 60 Tabs at 01:00Vomit
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P/E
GCS: 15BP: 151/65, P: 93/minRR: 16/min, Sa O2: 99% (Rm air)Temp: 37°C
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Management in AED
O2NS Q4HCardiac MonitorCXR: NADActivated charcoal 50g poConsult ICU (Suggest admission to Medical ward)
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Progress
Transfer to ICU at 05:40 (BP: 160/80, P: 100/min)RFT: Na: 135, K: 4.8, Urea: 7.2, Cr: 90INR: 1.511:20 (10 hrs postingestion)P: 35-40/min, BP: 140/60, ECG: Complete Heart BlockAtropine 0.6mg ivTransvenous pacing
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11:25, 10 hrs postingestionDigoxin Level10.7 nmol/l (1.3-2.6)13:45 (12 hrs postingestion)Digitalis Fab 480mg(6 vials) was given over ½ hour20:40 (7 hrs after Fab)UrticariaPiriton 10mg iv ECG: SR, 100/min
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09-01-2005 (Day 2)INR: 2.8 off pacing Vit K1 10mg iv
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Digoxin Level
Time & Date
05:408-1-05
11:258-1-05
12:1712-1-05
11:2817-1-05
Hours & days after
ingestion
5 hours post
ingestion
10 hours post
ingestion
4 days post
ingestion
9 days post
ingestion
Serum Digoxin
level
13.4nmol/l
10.7 nmol/l 3.5 nmol/l 1 nmol/l
Digitalis antidote
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Progress
To general medical ward on D3Claimed that he would commit suicide againPsychiatric assessment: Adjustment disorderTransfer to KCH by Vol form on D16
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An happy ending !!
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Acute Digoxin Overdose
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Mechanism
Inhibition of the Na-K-ATPase pump (70%)
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Normal depolarization & repolarization
Na & Ca
Na-K-ATPase pump
Ca
Depolarization
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Toxic Digoxin effect
Elevate the resting potential predispose to dysrhythmia
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Toxic Digoxin effect
(Autonom & Anta Pharm, Vol 25(2) 35-52)
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Rhythm disturbances
Increase automaticity particularly in the Purkinje fibre
Impaired conduction through the SA & AV node
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(Heart 2000;83:301-306)
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Extracardiac
Nausea, vomiting almost always present Confusion and delirium Seizure (very rare)
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Toxicokinetic
Toxic dose: >3mg in Adults>1mg in Child
Large volume of distribution (Vd: 5-10 l/kg)
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Toxicokinetic
Two-compartment system
Compartment 1
(Serum)
Compartment 2
(Tissue)
kak12
k21
kel
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Toxicokinetic
Peak effect occurs after a delay of 6-12 hoursEliminated by kidney (60-80%)Elimination half-life: 1.6 days
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Hyperkalaemia
An accurate predictor of outcome
(Bismuth et al; J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 6: 153-162, 1973)
Pretreatment serum K(meq/l)
Mortality rate
<5 0%
5- 5.5 ~50%
>5.5 100%
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Digoxin Level
Tissue distribution completes in 6-12 hoursNot correlate accurately with severity of intoxicationOther metabolic abnormalities must take into considerationFalsely elevated after Digibind
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Management
ABCDecontaminationAntidote
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Management of dysrhythmia
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Treatment of dysrhythmia
Bradydysrhythmias Atropine Caution with electrical pacing
Trigger fatal arrhythmia or delay Fab
Failed in 23% of patient (vs 8% treated with Digibind)
Iatrogenic accidents in 36% vs 0% in Digibind (p<0.05)
(Taboulet et al; J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 31: 261-273, 1993)
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Treatment of dysrhythmia
Tachydysrhythmia Cardioversion may precipitate
refractory VT, VF or asystole Start with very low energy (10-25J) Pretreated with Lidocaine or
Amiodarone Digitalis Fab
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GI decontamination
Orogastric larvage increase vagal tone
Activated Charcoal
Multiple dose Activated Charcoal is effective
(Silva et al; Lancet 2003;361:1935-38)
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Treatment of Hyperkalaemia
K>5mmol/l is an absolute indication for Digibind
(Elliot et al; Circulation 1990;81;1744-52)
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Treatment of Hyperkalaemia
Insulin/glucose, NaHCO3Ca must not be given except after DigibindCorrection of hyperkalaemia does not improve survival
(Bismuth et al; J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 6: 153-162, 1973)
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Antidote Digoxin Immune Fab
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Digoxin Immune Fab
Produced in immunize sheepGreater binding affinity for digoxin than Na-K ATPaseFab fragment-digoxin complex eliminated through kidney (T1/2: 15-20 hrs)
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Pharmakokinetic
Creates a concentration gradient to dissociate digoxin from the heart
Compartment 1
Serum & Intersitial free Digoxin
Compartment 2
Digoxin at
Myocardial receptor
Increase renal clearance by 20-30%
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Effectiveness
Resolution of all signs/symptoms (80%)Improvement (10%)No response (10%)Response within 1 hour (mean:19 mins) and complete within 4 hours
(TW. Smith American J of Emerg Med, March 191:1-6)
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Decrease mortality
(Antman et al; Circulation 1990;81;1744-52)
Pretreatment serum K(meq/l)
Gaultier et al (1978)
Mortality rate
Antman et al (1990)
Mortality rate
<5 2% 3%
> 5 < 6.4 35% 25%
>6.4 90% 12.5%
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Improve survival rate in digitalis-induced cardiac arrest
(Gaultier et al La Rev d Practicien 1978; 28:4565-4579)(Elliot et al; Circulation 1990;81;1744-52)
Patients number
Gaultier et al
(1978)
Antman et al(1990)
Experienced cardiac arrest
9 56
Died 9 26
Mortality (%) 100 46
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Indications
Rhythm & Conduction disturbancesHyperkalaemia (>5mmol/l)Digoxin ingestion >10mg (>4mg in child)Serum digoxin level 15ng/ml (19nmol/l) at any timeor >10ng/ml (13nmol/l) 6h postingestion
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Factors affecting the efficacy
Time of administrationDosageRate of administration
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Dosage
Amount of ingestion and post distribution Digoxin level is unknownAmount of ingestion is knownPost distribution Digoxin level is known
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Dosage
The brand of Digoxin Fab
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Digitalis Antidote(Roche)
Available in PMH80mg/vialEach vial binds 1 mg digoxin
Digibind (Glaxo)
38mg/vialEach vial binds 0.5mg digoxin
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Amount ingested or post distribution level is unknown
Digibind (38mg/vial)Recommendations vary from 5-20 vials10 vials for both adult or child Administered ivi over 30 minsGiven as a bolus injection in cardiac arrest
(Glaxo Wellcome)
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Amount ingested is known
No. of vials = Total digitalis body load in mg
0.5mg of digoxin bound per vial
Mulitply amount ingested in mg by 0.8 if Digoxin tablets involved
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Dosage of Digibind
Tablets ingested0.125mg/
tabs
Tablets ingested
0.25mg/tabs
No of vials
5 2.5 110 5 220 10 450 25 10
100 50 20Olson, Poisoning & Drug overdose 4th ediiton
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Dosage
The brand of Digoxin FabPost distribution Digoxin levelnmol/l vs ng/ml
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Postdistribution level is known
Calculations Based on Steady-State Serum Digoxin Concentrations No. of vials
= serum digoxin level (nmol/l X 0.781) X body wt (kg)100
Conversion factor = Serum Digoxin Concentration (SDC) nmol/L x 0.78 = SDC ng/mL.
(Glaxo Wellcome)
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Dosage
The brand of Digoxin FabPost distribution Digoxin levelSerum Digoxin level (nmol/l vs ng/ml)Use the highest calculated dose
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Adverse reaction
Allergy is rare Skin test for patients with known sensitivity
to sheep products
HypokalaemiaWithdrawal of digoxin effects CHF Atrial fibrillation or flutter
Digoxin levels are not meaningful Falsely elevated
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Bring home messages
Digoxin Fab is cost effectiveElectrical therapy has to be used cautiouslySerum K is a accurate prognostic pointerHyperkalaemia is an indication for Digoxin Fab
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