Multi-organ Failure in a Patient With Chronic Ketamine Use
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Okunlola Ayoyimika O, Sufrian Syahmina, Ajao Temitope O, Uzzaman G K M Rashik, Fernandez Cornelius J
Primary Institution: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincolnshire, GBR
Hypothesis
Chronic ketamine abuse leads to multi-organ dysfunction.
Conclusion
Chronic ketamine abuse can cause severe multi-organ dysfunction, including kidney injury and liver damage.
Supporting Evidence
- Chronic ketamine use can lead to multi-organ dysfunction.
- Acute kidney injury and liver dysfunction were observed in the patient.
- Nephrostomy improved the patient's kidney function.
- Ketamine cessation is crucial for recovery.
Takeaway
Using ketamine a lot can hurt many parts of your body, like your kidneys and liver, and stopping is really important to get better.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, investigations, and management of a patient with chronic ketamine use.
Limitations
The findings are based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
24-year-old male with a history of ketamine abuse.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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