MDMA induced hyperthermia: a survivor with an initial body temperature of 42.9 degrees C.
Emergency Medicine Journal – September 01, 1997
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Summary
A young male survived a staggering hyperpyrexia of 42.9 degrees Celsius after ingesting MDMA (Ecstasy). He experienced severe complications, including convulsions, rhabdomyolysis, metabolic acidosis, and respiratory failure. Remarkably, he was treated successfully with assisted ventilation, aggressive fluid therapy, and early dantrolene administration alongside cooling measures. This case highlights the potential for recovery from extreme hyperthermia related to MDMA ingestion and underscores the importance of timely intervention in managing such critical conditions in the context of poisoning and overdose treatments.
Abstract
A young male survived hyperpyrexia (42.9 degrees C) following MDMA ("Ecstasy") ingestion. He developed convulsions, rhabdomyolysis, metabolic acidosis, and respiratory failure. This was successfully managed by assisted ventilation, aggressive fluid therapy, and the early administration of dantrolene, in addition to cooling measures. This is the first report of a survivor with such a severe hyperpyrexia.