Fatal cold medication poisoning in an adolescent.
The American journal of emergency medicine February 1, 2022 Sam Ontiveros, Lee Cantrell
Toxicity from the intentional misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) combination cold products has been widely recognized. Adolescents are most frequently involved and dextromethorphan containing products are the most popular. Desired symptoms include stimulatory effects, euphoria, hallucinations, and dissociation. Potential adverse effects include tachycardia, agitation, hyperthermia, acidosis, and...