The recreational use of ketamine has risen significantly in the Netherlands, particularly among young adults in nightlife settings. This trend has been accompanied by an increase in first aid incidents involving ketamine, often in combination with other substances such as alcohol or MDMA, leading to heightened toxicity. Acute intoxication with ketamine manifests through symptoms like agitation,...
The persistent increase in the use of 3,4-methylenedioxymetamfetamine has led to an increase in emergency department presentations. Our aim was to study the most frequent reasons for admission to the intensive care unit of critically ill patients with 3,4-methylenedioxymetamfetamine intoxication and to describe their complications, management and outcome. This retrospective cohort study...