Altered response to intravenous thiopental and succinylcholine in acute amphetamine abuse.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Substance abuse has become increasingly prevalent: illegal drugs have profound and varied physiologic effects which create a large potential for anesthetic problems and complications (1). Amphetamine is a strong sympathomimetic and may therefore influence the course of anesthesia. We report the case of a patient with acute amphetamine abuse presenting difficulties during anesthesia.
Medical subject headings
- Amphetamine-Related Disorders
- Anesthesia, General
- Anesthetics, Intravenous
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents
- Succinylcholine
- Thiopental