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Management of Beta Blocker Overdoses
This chapter discusses the management and approach to patients who have ingested beta blockers, including the potential role of dialysis in their management. It explores the effects of different types of beta blockers on the heart's electrical activity and delves into the unique considerations for a propranolol overdose. The chapter also highlights the controversy surrounding the use of glucagon as a treatment for beta blocker overdose.