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Phencyclidine.

E B Baldridge1, H A Bessen

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
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Phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication presents complex challenges, leading to varied symptoms and severe medical risks. This review outlines PCP

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication poses significant diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Clinical presentations vary widely, from coma to severe agitation and psychosis.
  • PCP abuse is associated with serious medical complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects and complications of phencyclidine (PCP) abuse.
  • To offer a management approach for patients with PCP intoxication.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of phencyclidine (PCP) effects and complications.
  • Clinical case reviews and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • PCP intoxication can manifest with diverse neurological and behavioral symptoms.

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  • Patients are at risk for rhabdomyolysis, seizures, and hyperthermia.
  • Effective management requires addressing both behavioral and medical complications.

    • Conclusions:

    • Phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication requires careful diagnostic evaluation and management.
    • A comprehensive approach is necessary to mitigate risks associated with PCP abuse.
    • Understanding PCP's effects is crucial for emergency and psychiatric care.