Rapid onset of haemodynamic effects after angiotensin converting enzyme‐inhibitor overdose: implications for initial patient triage

摘要

BackgroundAngiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)‐inhibitor overdose may result in severe hypotension. Existing data do not adequately deal with the likely onset of haemodynamic effects, which has implications for the appropriate duration of monitoring in the acute‐care setting. Therefore, the relationship between the interval after an ACE‐inhibitor overdose and onset of hypotension was examined.