Pediatric Toxidrome Simulation Curriculum: Bupropion Overdose.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Bupropion is a commonly used antidepressant, and overdose can lead to both neurologic and cardiovascular toxicity, including agitation, seizure, tachycardia, QT and QRS prolongation, and rhythm disturbances.

Methods

We developed this simulation case for attendings, fellows, nurse practitioners, and nurses in the pediatric emergency department (ED). The scenario involved a 13-year-old male presenting to the ED with altered mental status and a generalized tonic-clonic seizure shortly after arrival. The team needed to quickly perform primary and secondary surveys, manage his airway and breathing, and initiate treatment for seizure. The team had to obtain an abbreviated history and include ingestion in the differential. The patient then developed pulseless ventricul

SUBMITTER: Hartford E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6946581 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature