Ecstasy overdose: a case study

作者: Darren Wake

DOI: 10.1016/S0964-3397(95)81147-8

关键词: Ecstasy overdoseAccident preventionMedical emergencyMedicineEcstasyMDMAPoison controlRecreational DrugPsychiatryDantrolene SodiumDantrolene

摘要: Ecstasy, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), is a recreational drug that has become increasingly popular in the U K over last 4 years. Part o f this popularity may lie laymen's mistaken belief M D A relatively harmless. Unfortunately, fallacy and increased been matched by concomitant rise MDMA-re la ted hospital admissions fatalities. The treatment overdose subject of speculation controversy. Fulminant hyperthermia an common symptom seen on presentation which, some cases, respond positively to with intravenous Dantrolene (dantrolene sodium) conventional active cooling. This case study includes examination just such overdosage discussion various aspects topic.

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