Key result
Propranolol accounts for a disproportionate ~71% of beta blocker fatalities despite driving fewer total exposures.
Why the study?
What are the characteristics and primary causes of fatal beta blocker ingestions?
Population
52,156 reported beta blocker exposures reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support heightened monitoring for propranolol ingestions; leaves open causal drivers in observational fatality data.
Observational (n=52,156)
Yes
What are the characteristics and primary causes of fatal beta blocker ingestions?
Propranolol is responsible for a disproportionate number of beta blocker-related fatalities, often involving delayed cardiopulmonary arrest after reaching healthcare personnel.
Love et al. (1997) conducted an observational in Beta blocker ingestion (n=52,156). Beta blocker ingestion vs. Other beta blockers was evaluated on Beta blocker-related fatalities. Among 52,156 beta blocker exposures, 164 were fatal, with propranolol accounting for 44% of exposures and a disproportionately high 71% of fatalities.
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