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8 wrz 2011 · The abuse of psychoactive “bath salts” (PABS) has become commonplace, and patients with PABS overdoses are presenting to emergency departments with increasing frequency. 1 The primary ...
24 paź 2012 · Clinical course was marked by severe hyperthermia, hyperkalemia, rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, oliguria, and sepsis. We discuss signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses, potential mechanisms of injury, management, and review of the literature related to bath salt toxicity.
13 paź 2023 · Stimulation of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors is primarily responsible for the acute effects of amphetamines, which include hyper-alertness, hypertension, tachycardia, mydriasis, and diaphoresis. Together, these symptoms are part of the sympathomimetic toxic syndrome (or toxidrome) ( table 1 ). Adrenergic receptors are reviewed separately.
Case report: Our case series involved five patients (six hospital courses) who presented after ingesting bath salts. The presentations involved signs and symptoms of intense sympathetic response. All patients had a history of drug abuse, and most had psychiatric disorders as well.
30 kwi 2024 · Symptoms of poisoning may include: Burns or redness around the mouth and lips. Breath that smells like chemicals, such as gasoline or paint thinner. Vomiting. Difficulty breathing. Drowsiness. Confusion or other altered mental status.
1 wrz 2013 · Patients with bath salts overdose can present with signs of extreme sympathetic stimulation including tachycardia, hypertension, and hyperthermia as outlined in Table 3 (2). These drugs are stimulants and work through pathways similar to amphetamines.
We report a case of recurrent acute kidney injury associated with repeated bath salts intoxication. The patient, who presented with neurologic and cardiovascular symptoms and signs, also developed rhabdomyolysis, hyperuricemia, and metabolic acidosis as part of the clinical presentation.
