Clinical Trial: Amphetamine Induced Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Condition:
Burns
Acute Lung Injury
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Methamphetamine Abuse
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: High Incidence of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome Associated With Amphetamine Use in the Burn Population
Brief Summary:
Methamphetamine and amphetamine has various cardiovascular and central nervous system effects. Long-term use is associated with many adverse health effects including cardiomyopathy, hemorrhagic, and ischemic stroke. Death is usually caused by cardiovascular collapse and while amphetamine abuse has been considered as a potential cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome, the reports are usually anecdotal. This investigation considers reviewing individuals with few to zero medical conditions who develop acute…
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