Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

"He's probably overdosed on something!"

¹Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland.

Australian Family Physician

|June 1, 1993

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Right atrial thrombus migration during echocardiography: a case for urgent intervention.

European heart journal·1992

Same author

Cost-effectiveness of single dose cefotaxime plus metronidazole compared with three doses each of cefuroxime plus metronidazole for the prevention of wound infection after colorectal surgery.

The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy·1992

Same author

Stimulation of in vitro steroidogenesis by pituitary hormones in a turtle (Trachemys scripta) within the temperature-sensitive period for sex determination.

Biology of reproduction·1992

Same author

Extradural abscess complicating extradural anaesthesia for caesarean section.

British journal of anaesthesia·1992

Same author

Stimulatory effects of serotonin on maturational gonadotropin release in the Atlantic croaker, Micropogonias undulatus.

General and comparative endocrinology·1992

Same author

Advances at the cutting edge.

The New Zealand nursing journal. Kai tiaki·1992

Same journal

Occupational violence and staff safety in general practice.

Australian family physician·2018

Same journal

You should get that mole checked out: Ethical and legal considerations of the unsolicited clinical opinion.

Australian family physician·2018

Same journal

Understanding the decision to commence a dose administration aid.

Australian family physician·2018

Same journal

Psychological distress and risky sexual behaviours among women aged 16-25 years in Victoria, Australia.

Australian family physician·2018

Same journal

A mixed-methods feasibility study of routinely weighing patients in general practice to aid weight management.

Australian family physician·2018

Same journal

The Australian Mid-West Coastal Marine Wound Infections Study.

Australian family physician·2018

See all related articles

A 16-year-old boy exhibited extreme violent behavior, prompting consideration of acute drug intoxication. This case highlights the diverse causes of altered consciousness and aggression, emphasizing the need to rule out life-threatening conditions.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Neuroscience

Background:

Adolescent behavioral disturbances can present with extreme violence.
Acute drug intoxication is a common consideration in such presentations.
Differential diagnosis for altered consciousness and aggression is broad.

Observation:

A 16-year-old male presented with severe aggressive behavior necessitating physical restraint.
The initial hypothesis for the patient's condition was acute drug intoxication.
The presentation involved significant alterations in consciousness and behavior.

Findings:

The case underscores the multifactorial etiology of altered consciousness and aggressive behavior in adolescents.
It highlights the critical importance of a comprehensive diagnostic workup.

Related Experiment Videos

Life-threatening medical conditions must be systematically excluded.

Implications:

Clinicians should maintain a broad differential diagnosis for acute behavioral changes in adolescents.
Prompt identification and management of underlying medical emergencies are crucial.
This case serves as a reminder for thorough evaluation beyond common toxicological causes.