title: [Recognition and treatment of gamma hydroxybutyric acid poisoning].
abstract: The number of cases of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) poisoning is increasing rapidly. The substance is becoming more and more popular as a party drug, while the users are often unaware of the potential dangers of GHB abuse. If a GHB overdose is treated properly and on time, the patient generally recovers completely within 6 hours. Preventing aspiration and the timely initiation of artificial respiration are particularly important.
authors.affiliation: VU Medisch Centrum, Apotheek, Postbus 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: van Rij
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Wilhelm
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: van Loenen
mesh_terms: D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D006885:Hydroxybutyrates / Q000506:poisoning*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D006885:Hydroxybutyrates; C111420:4-hydroxybutyric acid