Fatal digoxin poisoning: an unsuccessful resuscitation with use of digoxin-immune Fab.
A 1-month-old infant suffered cardiac arrest shortly after presentation to the emergency department. The child had a history of heart disease treated with digoxin. The infant died despite intensive resuscitative efforts, including the use of digoxin-specific Fab antibodies. A brief discussion of this case and the use of digoxin-specific antibodies is presented.
Rose
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SR
Maryland Poison Center, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Baltimore 21201.
Gorman
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RL
McDaniel
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D000906:Antibodies / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004077:Digoxin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004630:Emergencies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation
D000906:Antibodies; D004077:Digoxin