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A 25 year old 70 kg male ingested 100 tablets of 300 mg Wellbutrin (Bupropion). He has a 30 second seizure while being transported to hospital and 45 second seizure after arrival. He is drowsy and confused. (GCS 14), BP 130/80, Pulse 120, Temp 37.3 C. ECG – Sinus Tachycardia, otherwise WNL.
What treatment is indicated? (See below for answer.)
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Answer: Intubated patient (rapid sequence intubation) then insert an NG tube and give Whole Bowel Irrigation (WBI) with polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (PEG, PegLyte®, Golytely®, Colyte®) at 2,000 mL/hour and arrange for the patient to be transported to a centre capable of performing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
