Flashback phenomenon and residual neurological deficits after the use of "bath salt" 3, 4- methylenedioxypyrovalerone
10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2014.01.011
- Author:
Mangold R. AARON
1
;
Bravo P THOMAS
;
Traub J. STEPHEN
;
Maher A. STEVEN
;
Lipinski CHRISTOPHERA.
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology
- Keywords:
Residual neurological deficits;
Methylenedioxypyrovalerone methamphetamine;
Emergency Department
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2014;5(1):63-66
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND:The use and abuse of designer drugs has been recognized for decades;however there are many derivatives of compounds that make their way into the community. Abuse of compound(s) known on the street as "bath salt" is on the rise. METHODS:We report the case of a 33-year-old man who complained of "flashbacks"and right arm shaking that followed a night of "bath salt" snorting. The active compound methylenedioxypyrovalerone methamphetamine (MDPV) was confirmed; however, analysis of three different "bath salt" products showed difference in their active components. RESULTS:The patient's symptoms remained stable and he was discharged home after observation in the emergency department with instructions to return for any symptom progression. CONCLUSION:Practitioners should be aware of the abuse of the compounds and that not all"bath salt" products contain MDPV.
