Adult respiratory distress syndrome after Placidyl abuse.
A case of intravenous Placidyl injection is described which resulted in pulmonary pathophysiology consistent with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Concise documentation of pulmonary and hemodynamic function demonstrated the dramatic response to PEEP therapy. Previously reported cases, mechanisms, and similarity to heroin-induced ARDS are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004984:Ethchlorvynol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
D004984:Ethchlorvynol