A 29-year-old female psychiatric patient, who was absconding from a psychiatric hospital, was brought to the ED after she consumed 200×200 mg carbamazepine CR tablets. Physical examination showed a pulse rate of 70 beats/min, a temperature of 36.4°C, blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 14/min. She was closely monitored and became increasingly drowsy. As a result, her Glasgow Coma Score fell to 12/15. What management strategy would you suggest for this patient? *This case is from the Editorial team of Docplexus and is meant for educative purposes only.
Source: Soderstrom J, Murray L, Little M, Daly FF. Toxicology case of the month: Carbamazepine overdose. Emerg Med J. 2006;23(11):869-71. The correct answer will be posted soon!
