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Multiply organ dysfunction syndrome due to tramadol intoxication alone.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19683139     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Tramadol is a synthetic, centrally acting analgesic for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is widely used because of its efficacy and safety. A normal-dose tramadol has less adverse effects than other opioids. Multiply organ dysfunction syndrome due to tramadol intoxication is rare.We present a case of 19-year-old male patient who had multiply organ dysfunction syndrome due to oral tramadol alone. With a history of tramadol abuse for 6 months, the patient was found unconsciousness in bed 8 hours before hospitalization. A toxicologic analysis showed a tramadol blood concentration of 9.5 mg/L without toxic levels of other drugs. The patient developed deep coma, acute respiratory distress syndrome, hepatic and renal dysfunction,and shock in the first 24 hours after admission. With mechanical ventilation, hemoperfusion, and other supportive therapies, his overall status gradually improved and he was discharged 23 days later.
Authors:
Sheng-Qi Wang; Chun-Sheng Li; Yu-Guo Song
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of emergency medicine     Volume:  27     ISSN:  1532-8171     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Emerg Med     Publication Date:  2009 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-08-17     Completed Date:  2009-09-22     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309942     Medline TA:  Am J Emerg Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  903.e5-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Emergency, Chao Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Humans
Male
Multiple Organ Failure / chemically induced*
Narcotics / adverse effects*,  blood
Opioid-Related Disorders / complications,  therapy
Poisoning / therapy
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult / chemically induced
Tramadol / blood,  poisoning*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Narcotics; 27203-92-5/Tramadol

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