Topics Discussed: acute illness; gamma hydroxybutyrate; gamma hydroxybutyrate overdose; pharmacology.
Sections: Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate: Introduction, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, References, Suggested Reading.
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- The clinical picture of an abrupt onset of coma followed by rapid recovery within a few hours should arouse suspicion for GHB intoxication.
- GHB levels are rarely available in a timely fashion.
- Coingestions with alcohol and ecstasy are commonly associated with the recreational use of GHB.
- Exposures to solvents or other products containing GHB precursors may lead to delayed GHB intoxication.
- From a legal perspective, GHB levels are problematic
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