Hepatorenal problems presented in an urban high dependancy unit in a user of ecstasy and cocaine.
A case is presented of a young man aged 25 years who had an episode of jaundice and renal failure after using a small amount of ecstasy and cocaine. There is a discussion of the issues raised by the case as well as some points of interest for research and health education.
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Accident and Emergency Department, Aintree Complex, Aintree Hospital, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, UK.
Little
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods
D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine