Diagnosis and Management of Recreational Mescaline Self Poisoning
Daniel T. Teitelbaum, Dale C. Wingeleth
Journal of Analytical Toxicology January 1, 1977 DOI: 10.1093/jat/1.1.36 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA case of mescaline self-poisoning is described, with diagnosis and management based on clinical presentation and laboratory confirmation. The patient experienced severe hallucinations, agitation, and autonomic instability. Treatment involved supportive care, sedation, and gastric decontamination. The report emphasizes the importance of rapid identification and intervention in such poisonings.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | Patient with mescaline self-poisoning |
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Recreation Psychology |
| Citations | 12 |
| Key finding | Supportive care, sedation, and gastric decontamination were effective in managing severe mescaline poisoning. |
Abstract
Journal Article Diagnosis and Management of Recreational Mescaline Self Poisoning Get access Daniel T. Teitelbaum, M.D., Daniel T. Teitelbaum, M.D. POISONLAB, Division of Chemed Corporation, 1469 South Holly Street, Denver, Colorado 80222 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Dale C. Wingeleth, Ph.D Dale C. Wingeleth, Ph.D POISONLAB, Division of Chemed Corporation, 1469 South Holly Street, Denver, Colorado 80222 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Volume 1, Issue 1, January-February 1977, Pages 36–37, https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/1.1.36 Published: 01 January 1977 Article history Received: 16 December 1976 Published: 01 January 1977