Open AccessGamma‐hydroxybutyrate and cocaine intoxication in a Danish child
Author(s) -
Knegt Victoria Elizabeth,
Breindahl Torben,
Harboe Kirstine Moll,
Møller Gitte Leth,
Børresen Malene Landbo
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.492
Subject(s) - medicine , coma (optics) , drug intoxication , intensive care medicine , drug , danish , anesthesia , gamma hydroxybutyrate , pediatrics , psychiatry , linguistics , philosophy , physics , optics
Key Clinical Message GHB intoxication must be considered in children with coma and a suspicion of drug intoxication. Furthermore, mixed intoxication with several substances and the possibility of unpredictable symptom profiles should be anticipated to ensure optimal symptomatic treatment of patients.