Critical Illness Secondary to Synthetic Cannabinoid Ingestion | Zendy

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Critical Illness Secondary to Synthetic Cannabinoid Ingestion

Author(s) -

Ismini Kourouni,

Bashar Mourad,

Hassan Khouli,

Janet Shapiro,

Joseph P. Mathew

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

jama network open

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278

H-Index - 39

ISSN - 2574-3805

DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.8516

Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care unit , medical history , past medical history , emergency medicine , pediatrics , intensive care medicine

Key Points Question What are the clinical manifestations of synthetic cannabinoid intoxication, and are they life threatening? Findings This case series of 30 adult patients describes the acute neurologic and cardiopulmonary complications of synthetic cannabinoid intoxication, including severe toxic encephalopathy, acute respiratory failure, and death. Meaning These findings suggest that synthetic cannabinoids are a continued public health threat, with potential for morbidity and mortality from acute intoxication.

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