A Rare Case Report of Toxic Myocarditis and Acute Kidney Injury in a Case of Phencyclidine and Unknown Poisoning
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Phencyclidine (PCP, “angel dust”) is a hallucinogenic well known for its ability to induce disorganized thought processes, including euphoria, omnipotence, superhuman strength, and amnesia and dysphoria. It is an illicit street drug which is used widely among youth in the United States. However in India, it is used by dacoits and thieves to sedate people and rob them in public transport. We report a case of a 25 yr old male who was brought to the ER from the local government hospital with altered sensorium. He had an alleged H/o of being found unconscious outside the local bus stop, possibly poisoned by dacoits. Early prompt resuscitation in the ER followed by early initiation of Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis in view of Acute Kidney Injury and Early IABP Insertion in view of Toxic Myocarditis led to the pt being successfully treated.
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Neha Luthra
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- DOI 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.4318.24
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