Cannabis-related acute brain syndrome following major trauma.
An acute brain syndrome in a cannabis-dependent patient, who sustained multiple injuries, is described. Points of difference between this syndrome and delirium tremens are discussed. Recommendations are made regarding the treatment of this complication, which may follow multiple injuries or operative procedures.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis; D002188:Cannabis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis