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Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Overdose%u2022 Excessive sedation, dry mouth and skin%u2022 Sympathomimetic effects: tachycardia, sweating, dilated pupilsCommon symptoms:ECG findings: %u2022 Sinus tachycardia, prolonged QRS, QT, and PR intervals%u2022 ECG monitoring essential%u2022 IV bolus of 250 ml Normal Saline (0.9%)%u2022 Sodium Bicarbonate (50 mmol IV slowly) of 8.4% NaHCO3%u2022 Aim for pH of 7.5-7.55Management:
