Altered response to intravenous thiopental and succinylcholine in acute amphetamine abuse

Authors: Stibolt, O.¹; Wachowiak-Andersen, G.²

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 46, Number 5, May 2002 , pp. 609-610(2)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Substance abuse has become increasingly prevalent: illegal drugs have profound and varied physiologic effects which create a large potential for anesthetic problems and complications ( 1). Amphetamine is a strong sympathomimetic and may therefore influence the course of anesthesia. We report the case of a patient with acute amphetamine abuse presenting difficulties during anesthesia.

Keywords: Intravenous anesthesia; amphetamine; substance abuse; thiopental; succinylcholine

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-6576.2002.460522.x

Affiliations: 1: Department M and 2: ECT-Unit, Department P, Copenhagen Hospital Corporation, Sct. Hans Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark

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