Smokovski, Ivica (2017) Multi–System Complications after Intravenous Cocaine Abuse. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. ISSN 1857-9655 (online)
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Use and abuse of cocaine are associated with numerous adverse effects, independent of the route of administration. More severe conditions of poisoning, however, are observed after cocaine intravenous administration.
AIM: We present a case of severe poisoning after violent intravenous injection of cocaine, but with a good outcome.
CASE PRESENTATION: Cocaine was intravenously (i.v.) administered in 16-years old female patient as a homicide attempt. Shortly after that, patient experienced series of generalised tonic-clonic seizures, was highly febrile (400C), somnolent, agitated, presenting with tachycardia, tachypnea and with increased blood pressure 150/90 mmHg. Neurologic status, lumbar puncture and computerised tomography (CT) of the brain were without remarks. Electroencephalogram (EEG) was characterised with signs of diffuse encephalopathy, and acid-base analyses resulted in metabolic acidosis. Urine screening revealed the presence of cocaine and benzodiazepines. The patient presented with signs of the hepatic lesion, acute renal insufficiency (ARI), and increased D-dimers resulting from activated fibrinolysis. The patient was discharged in stable general condition after being hospitalised for 23 days.
CONCLUSION: Intravenous abuse of cocaine results in overdose and serous multi-system complications requiring multidisciplinary diagnostic and intensive therapeutic approach.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Ivica Smokovski |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jun 2020 06:32 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jun 2020 06:32 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/24080 |
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