Abstract
Fourteen cases of severe clonidine poisoning occurring in children over a 5-yr period were reviewed. The typical patient was a previously healthy toddler who ingested clonidine while visiting a relative. All patients were lethargic on admission and most were admitted with bradycardia or miosis. Hypotension was more likely to develop after admission. Recovery occurred within 48 h with only symptomatic treatment. Significant morbidity from clonidine ingestion occurred in terms of hospitalization, invasive monitoring, and mechanical ventilation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 618-620 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Critical Care Medicine |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |