
Case 4
A 37 year old man is brought to the ED by ambulance from a house party. The paramedics were called by a friend who was very concerned about the patients behaviour. He appeared agitated and distressed complaining of a racing heart.
On arrival to the department he is exhibiting psychomotor agitation, he is sweaty, anxious and has dilated pupils.
His observations are as follows;
HR 140 and regular
BP 189/97
Temp 38
RR 20
Sats 99%
Question 1
What illicit drug is most likely to be responsible for this presentation?
Question 2
What is your initial management?
Question 3
What complications are associated with this drug?