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Case Report

Digoxin Toxicity: Pediatric Survival After Asystolic Arrest

, D.O., , R.N. , M.S.N. & , F.A.A.E.M. , M.D. , A.B.M.T.
Pages 51-54 | Published online: 07 Oct 2008
 

Abstract

We report the first case of a child with known cardiac disease who presented in full cardiac arrest secondary to digoxin poisoning and was successfully resuscitated. A 12-week-old female presented 1-week status post surgical repair of a congenital heart anomaly in asystolic cardiac arrest. The patient was successfully resuscitated with standard Advanced Pediatric Life Support. A toxic digoxin level returned, Digoxin-specific antibody fragments (Digibind®, Fab) were administered, and all signs and symptoms of toxicity resolved. The patient was discharged 6 days after presentation with full neurological recovery.

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