Barbiturates have been used historically to treat insomnia and psychiatric disorders, provide anesthesia, and manage alcohol withdrawal, elevated intracranial pressure, and seizures. Once extremely popular for a broad spectrum of indications in the late 20th century, the use of these drugs has declined mainly in favor of agents with more favorable safety profiles. However, barbiturates are still prescribed or obtained illicitly, and their misuse, whether intentional or not, can lead to grave harm or death. The presentation of barbiturate toxicity includes a spectrum of effects ranging from sedation to coma, respiratory depression to apnea, and vasodilation to profound hypotension. Thus, emergent and intensive care is required with significant intoxication.This activity reviews the pathophysiology, symptomatology, evaluation, and management of barbiturate toxicity and is pertinent to the multidisciplinary team that provides care for patients presenting with barbiturate toxicity.
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