Continuous infusion of physostigmine in anticholinergic delirium: case report.
A continuous intravenous infusion of physostigmine was successfully used in the management of a case of anticholinergic poisoning. In selected patients, intravenous physostigmine can be a safe and specific means of reversing the signs and symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity.
D000328:Adult; D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000506:poisoning; D001590:Benztropine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000506:poisoning; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000506:poisoning*; D010830:Physostigmine / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D010276:Parasympatholytics; D000639:Amitriptyline; D001590:Benztropine; D010830:Physostigmine