title: Haemodynamic study as guideline for the use of beta blockers in acute theophylline poisoning.
abstract: It has been proposed that beta-blocker therapy reverses metabolic and cardiovascular disorders in acute theophylline poisoning. We present a case of acute theophylline overdose treated with esmolol under haemodynamic control. Haemodynamic monitoring was useful in determining the appropriate duration of administration of esmolol and in deciding on treatment with fluids.
authors.affiliation: Service de Réanimation Médicale, Pavillon Pasteur-Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kempf
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rusterholtz
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ber
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gayol
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jaeger
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011412:Propanolamines; D013806:Theophylline; C036604:esmolol