Altered response to intravenous thiopental and succinylcholine in acute amphetamine abuse.
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.
Stibolt
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Department M, Copenhagen Hospital Corporation, Sct. Hans Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark.
Wachowiak-Andersen
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D000328:Adult; D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D013390:Succinylcholine; D013874:Thiopental
D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D013390:Succinylcholine; D013874:Thiopental