Compartment syndrome after "bath salts" use: a case series.
Ann Emerg Med
; 61(4): 480-3, 2013 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-23318022
ABSTRACT
In recent years, synthetic cathinones, often labeled as "bath salts" in an attempt to evade drug laws, have emerged as substances of abuse. Sympathomimetic drugs are well known to cause rhabdomyolysis but are rarely associated with acute compartment syndrome. In this case series, we describe 3 patients who presented with sympathomimetic signs or symptoms including hyperthermia and agitation and had confirmed synthetic cathinone use. All 3 patients had severe rhabdomyolysis with delayed development of an acute compartment syndrome. Two patients developed paraspinal compartment syndromes, whereas 1 developed bilateral forearm compartment syndromes. Management included fasciotomy in 2 patients and medical management in the third. Two of the 3 patients made a complete recovery before hospital discharge; the third patient was hemodialysis dependent at 5-month follow-up.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Drogas Ilícitas
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Síndromes Compartimentais
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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Alcaloides
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Emerg Med
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos