Amitraz

  Amitraz is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist.

  Amitraz is an insecticide / acaricide of formamidine pesticides.

  It is used to control ectoparasites in animals.



ECG findings that may be observed during amitraz poisoning

  Bradycardia

  Torsades de Pointes (rare)



Other manifestations of amitraz poisoning may include

  Respiratory depression

  Disorientation

  Drowsiness

  Mydriasis or miosis

  Dizziness

  Unconsciousness

  Vomiting

  Hypotension

  Hypothermia

  Hyperglycemia



References

  Australas Med J 2011;4:439-441.

  Indian Pediatr 2004;41:482-486.

  Arch Dis Child 2003;88:130-134.

  Resuscitation 2010;81:366-367.




ECG 1. The ECG above belongs to a 9 years-old boy who had accidentally ingested Amitraz.
The ECGs of patients with Amitraz intoxication usually demonstrate bradycardia.

Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Mahmut Gokdemir has donated this ECG to our website.

Click here for a more detailed ECG