Rhabdomyolysis and Renal Insufficiency Due to Synthetic Cannabinoid Intoxication
Journal Title: Türk Yoğun Bakım Dergisi - Year 2017, Vol 15, Issue 3
Abstract
Bonsai is the street name of synthetic marijuana, which is a psychoactive substance. Since synthetic cannabinoids are easily accessible and cheap, their use is becoming widespread day by day. It can cause not only various clinical symptoms but also severe rhabdomyolysis. In this case, with severe rhabdomyolysis, we tried to discuss the treatment challenges of the patient examined in intensive care unit with the history of bonsai use.
Authors and Affiliations
Semiha Orhan, Kemal Yetiş Gülsoy, Selvinaz Demirel, Salih İnal, Füsun Eroğlu
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