Fatal fentanyl-associated cerebellitis in a young man - 03/12/22

Abstract |
A 22-year-old man was brought in by EMS for coma and respiratory failure. The initial diagnosis was an opioid overdose but the patient did not respond to naloxone. A head CT revealed findings consistent with cerebellitis. The patient developed obstructive hydrocephalus and herniation. Despite neurosurgical and ICU care, the patient did not recover. Cerebellitis is a seldom-discussed complication of opioid use which may become more common as the opioid and fentanyl epidemic evolves.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Fentanyl, Opioid, Toxicology, Cerebellitis, Hydrocephalus, Altered mental status
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Vol 63
P. 178.e1-178.e3 - janvier 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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