Pervitin Intoxication with Two-peak Massive Myoglobinemia, Acute Kidney Injury and Marked Procalcitonin Increase Not Associated with Sepsis
Patients intoxicated with methamphetamine-like substances may present with myoglobinuria but rarely require admission. An 18-year-old female was admitted due to intoxication with pervitin, a methamphetamine derivative. She presented with an altered mental status, fever, and increased heart and respi...
Main Authors: | Eva Svobodová, Tomáš Drábek, Helena Brodská |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2022-11-01
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Series: | Prague Medical Report |
Online Access: | https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/123/4/0266/ |
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