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Tricyclic antidepressant self poisoning and admission for acute care
  Self-poisoning by ingestion of antidepressants is a common method of suicide. Although tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are no longer the first choice treatment for depression they are still commonly taken in overdose causing poisoning and admission to acute care. This article describes the mechanism of toxicity and the requisite physical care. It also suggests that it is important for nurses to maintain a positive, sensitive, and hopeful approach. A comprehensive approach to care is presented specifying the best evidence for physical and psychological care, and most importantly, a coherent combination of both.

  • Date:

    31 December 2011

  • Publication Status:

    Published

  • Publisher

    Mark Allen Group

  • DOI:

    10.12968/bjca.2011.6.12.589

  • ISSN:

    1749-6403

  • Library of Congress:

    RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry

  • Dewey Decimal Classification:

    616.8 Nervous & mental disorders

  • Funders:

    Historic Funder (pre-Worktribe)

Citation

Marland, G., Snowden, A., McNay, L., McCaig, M., & Boyd, G. (2011). Tricyclic antidepressant self poisoning and admission for acute care. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 6(12), 589-596. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2011.6.12.589

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Keywords

Tricyclic antidepressants; Self-poisoning; Suicide; Cardiac care; Drug-induced arrhythmia; Dignity; Respect

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