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Management of PCP intoxication.

W A Price, A J Giannini

    American Family Physician
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication presents diverse harmful effects and can be disguised in drug use. Prompt medical intervention with urine acidification, diuresis, and targeted antidotes ensures effective management of acute PCP poisoning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Phencyclidine (PCP) is a dissociative anesthetic with significant abuse potential.
    • PCP is easily disguised in illicit drug preparations, leading to accidental exposure.
    • Acute PCP intoxication can manifest with a wide range of severe adverse effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the clinical manifestations of acute phencyclidine intoxication.
    • To describe effective management strategies for PCP overdose.
    • To highlight the importance of recognizing disguised PCP use.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical signs and symptoms associated with PCP intoxication.
    • Discussion of established and emerging treatment protocols.
    • Emphasis on diagnostic indicators for physicians.

    Main Results:

    • Key indicators include altered mental status (decreased reality testing) and physical signs (erythema, dry skin).
    • Acute intoxication symptoms are varied but manageable with timely intervention.
    • Treatment efficacy depends on the affected neurotransmitter systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition of PCP's diverse signs is crucial for prompt treatment.
    • Management involves supportive care, urine acidification, diuresis, and specific antidotes.
    • Effective treatment strategies can mitigate the deleterious effects of phencyclidine.

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