Cannabis cookies: A cause of coma

被引:24
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作者
Boros, CA
Parsons, DW
Zoanetti, GD
Ketteridge, D
Kennedy, D
机构
[1] WOMENS & CHILDRENS HOSP,DEPT GEN PAEDIAT,ADELAIDE,SA,AUSTRALIA
[2] WOMENS & CHILDRENS HOSP,DEPT PULM MED,ADELAIDE,SA,AUSTRALIA
[3] UNIV ADELAIDE,DEPT PAEDIAT,ADELAIDE,SA,AUSTRALIA
[4] WOMENS & CHILDRENS HOSP,DEPT CHEM PATHOL,ADELAIDE,SA,AUSTRALIA
关键词
cannabis; coma; cookies;
D O I
10.1111/j.1440-1754.1996.tb00922.x
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Despite the prevalence of cannabis use in the community, reports of adverse effects in young children are rare. Two cases of cannabis-induced coma are reported following accidental ingestion of cannabis cookies. The possibility of cannabis ingestion should be considered in cases of unexplained coma in a previously well young child if signs of conjunctival hyperaemia, pupillary dilatation and tachycardia are present and other causes such as CNS infection or trauma are unlikely. Specific screening for cannabinoids should be undertaken.
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页码:194 / 195
页数:2
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