Author/Authors :
Erfantalab، Peyman نويسنده Toxicological Research Center, Department of Clinical Toxicology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Zamani، Nasim نويسنده , , Hashemi-Domeneh، Behrouz نويسنده Toxicological Research Center, Department of Clinical Toxicology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Hassanian-Moghaddam، Hossein نويسنده , , Akhgri، Maryam نويسنده Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, IR Iran ,
Abstract :
Introduction
Amphetamines/methamphetamines are among the most significant central nervous system stimulant drugs of abuse. Agitation can masquerade very important complications of their abuse that can be life-threatening.
Case Presentation
We present a case of acute inhalational toxicity with amphetamine/ methamphetamine who was followed and treated by our residents for almost 12 hours for agitation.
Conclusions
His abdominal computed tomography showed a fatal complication later. Complete evaluation of the heart, brain, and abdomen is warranted in every amphetamine or methamphetamine-intoxicated patient who refers with loss of consciousness and agitation.
