Klin Padiatr 2022; 234(04): 239-240
DOI: 10.1055/a-1552-3842
Short Communication

Fatal Intoxication of Flecainide Overdose: A Case Report

Tödliche Vergiftung bei Überdosierung von Flecainid: ein Fallbericht
Raziye Merve Yaradılmış
1   Department of Pediatric Emergency Care, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
,
Betül Öztürk
1   Department of Pediatric Emergency Care, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
,
Zeynelabidin Ozturk
2   Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
,
Senem Özgür
3   Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
,
Nilden Tuygun
1   Department of Pediatric Emergency Care, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
,
Can Demir Karacan
1   Department of Pediatric Emergency Care, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Introduction

Flecainide poisoning can lead to life-threatening conditions (Vaquer G et al., Annals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020; 13: 264). We report a case of fatal flecainide intoxication that was unresponsive to medical treatment.



Publication History

Article published online:
18 August 2021

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