Amphetamine poisoning
Amphetamine toxicity and how to manage the severe complications in the emergency department.
Tag Amphetamine Toxicity
Beta-Blockers for Cocaine and other Stimulant Toxicity
The toxico-mythology of 'unopposed alpha stimulation' and the contra-indication of beta-blockers in the treatment of cocaine, amphetamine and other stimulant toxicity. Down with dogma!
Amphetamine Toxicity
Sympathomimetic syndrome with potential for life-threatening vascular complications (ischemia, dissection and haemorrhage). Note: ecstasy is also associated with hyponatraemia