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Survival of massive gamma-hydroxybutyrate/1,4-butanediol overdose
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Survival of massive gamma-hydroxybutyrate/1,4-butanediol overdose
Emerg Med Australas.
2005 Jun.
Abstract
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate and its metabolic precursors gamma butyrolactone and 1,4-butanediol are widely used recreational drugs known to cause short periods of deep sedation with rapid recovery. We present a case of survival with good neurological outcome following massive ingestion in which the patient remained sedated for 14 h.
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