Butane encephalopathy.
Emerg Med J
; 22(9): 676-7, 2005 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-16113204
ABSTRACT
Volatile solvent abuse (VSA) is defined at the "intentional inhalation of a volatile substance for the purpose of achieving a euphoric state". The lifetime prevalence of VSA in the UK remains steady at around 15%, the fourth highest rate in Europe, and VSA is the most common form of drug abuse in the 11-15 year age group in England and Wales. A 13 year old girl presented to the accident and emergency unit following inhalation of butane based deodorant, which resulted in a prolonged semiconscious state with encephalopathic symptoms.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Solventes
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Encefalopatías
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Butanos
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Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Med J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido