Guide Safe Use of High-Dose Insulin in Med Overdoses

We’re getting questions about high-dose insulin euglycemia (HIE) therapy for beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker (CCB) overdose.

These top the list of CV meds that cause fatal poisonings in the US.

Begin monitoring and supportive care...IV fluids for hypotension, atropine for bradycardia, etc. And call poison control (800-222-1222) for guidance about gastric decontamination and further management.

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