| Hypertonic sodium bicarbonate for Taxus media-induced cardiac toxicity in swine. | |
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PMID: 11874772 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether intravenous (IV) hypertonic sodium bicarbonate is effective in the reversal of QRS widening associated with severe Taxus intoxication. METHODS: Seventeen anesthetized and instrumented swine were poisoned with an IV extract of Taxus media until doubling of the QRS interval on electrocardiography was achieved. After poisoning (time zero), the animals received either 4 mL/kg IV 8.4% sodium bicarbonate (experimental group; 6 animals), a similar volume of 0.7% NaCl in 10% mannitol (mannitol group; 6 animals), or nothing (control group; 5 animals). The main outcome parameter was QRS duration. Secondary outcome parameters were mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and cardiac index (CI = cardiac output/kg). Additionally, arterial pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO(2)), and plasma-ionized calcium, sodium, and potassium were monitored. RESULTS: Taxus toxicity, defined as a 100% increase in QRS duration, was produced in all animals. The animals were similar in regard to baseline and time 0 physiologic parameters as well as amount of Taxus media extract administered. From times 5 through 30 minutes, following assigned treatment, significant increases in QRS duration were detected in the experimental and mannitol groups compared with the control group. A significant lowering of MAP was found in the experimental group compared with the control group. No significant difference between groups was noted in HR or CI. The swine treated with hypertonic sodium bicarbonate had a statistically significant increase in pH, plasma sodium concentration, and base excess compared with the other groups. CONCLUSIONS: Hypertonic sodium bicarbonate was ineffective in reversing the widening of QRS interval associated with Taxus poisoning in this swine model. |
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Authors:
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Anne-Michelle Ruha; David A Tanen; Kimberlie A Graeme; Steven C Curry; Mary Beth Miller; Richard Gerkin; Christine G Reagan; Tedd A Brandon |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Volume: 9 ISSN: 1069-6563 ISO Abbreviation: Acad Emerg Med Publication Date: 2002 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-04 Completed Date: 2002-04-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9418450 Medline TA: Acad Emerg Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 179-85 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Toxicology, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA. michelle.ruha@bannerhealth.com |
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Animals Blood Pressure / drug effects Calcium / blood Disease Models, Animal Electrocardiography / drug effects* Heart Rate / drug effects* Hydrogen-Ion Concentration / drug effects Hypertonic Solutions / administration & dosage Infusions, Intravenous Male Mannitol / pharmacology Poisoning / drug therapy* Potassium / blood Sodium / blood Sodium Bicarbonate / administration & dosage* Swine Taxus / poisoning* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Hypertonic Solutions; 144-55-8/Sodium Bicarbonate; 69-65-8/Mannitol; 7440-09-7/Potassium; 7440-23-5/Sodium; 7440-70-2/Calcium |
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