Rhabdomyolysis is a relatively rare, but potentially seriouscomplication of various diseases. Muscular injuryand resultant release of electrolytes, myoglobin andother enzymatic proteins e.g. creatine kinase (CK) intocirculation may result in multi-organ failure requiring anextensive treatment. Non-traumatic causes of rhabdomyolysis,like poisonings, appear to be much more frequentthan traumatic...
Red fly agaric poisoning is rare. It can be consumed for suicidal purposes or its psychedelic effect. The paper describes the case of a young men, who fell into a coma after ingestion of the red toadstools. Quick identification of the poison, early use of gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment resulted in regression of symptoms and lead to the patient's discharge from the hospital on the...