Naslov
Mixed intoxication during Ultra Europe Music Festival in Split, Croatia

Autori
Tonkić, Luciana ; Definis, Marija ; Sutlović, Davorka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Izvornik
Abstracts of 6th Croatian Congress of Toxicology with International Participation, CROTOX 2021 / Lyons, Daniel Mark - Zagreb, 2021, 38-38

Skup
6th Croatian congress of toxicology with international participation (CROTOX 2021)

Mjesto i datum
Rabac, Hrvatska, 03.10.2021. - 06.10.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
forensic toxicology ; music festivals ; NPS intoxication ; piperazine

Sažetak
Aim: To present clinical picture of a young Australian person who was admitted to the psychiatry emergency department of Clinical Hospital Centre Split during Ultra Europe Music Festival. Methods: Upon admission to the hospital, the anamnesis data were taken and patient was clinically examined. A form, specifically created for the persons under the suspicion of new psychoactive substance (NPS) intoxication, was fulfilled and biological samples (blood and urine) were taken for biochemical and toxicological analysis. Results: Anamnesis data were not informative. According to clinical evaluation, the patient was self-conscious, disorientated, complained on blurred vision, had skin redness and muscular tension while psychological symptoms were the most prominent ones. The results of biochemical analysis didn’t deviate from reference values. Four substances were detected by toxicological analysis: benzoyl-ecgonine, cocaine, coca ethylene and piperazine (NPS). In addition, he was alcohol intoxicated with a BAC level of 0.18. The patient was treated with supportive symptomatic therapy only. Conclusion: Recreational usage of products with psychoactive effects has become popular among young people, especially during music festivals. Taking mixtures of psychoactive compounds can result in acute health problems and additionally with unpredictable remote effects. Integrated approach to diagnosis, correct identification and quantification are necessary for the effective diagnosis and therapy of such patients. Where indicated by drug history or suspicious clinical or analytical findings, specialized methodologies for detecting NPS not originally covered in the routine toxicology screening are recommended

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Farmacija

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