Characteristics of analytically confirmed gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) positive patients in the emergency department: presentation, poly-drug use, disposition and impact on intensive care resource utilisation.

Peter Stockham Emma Partridge Sam Alfred Laura M Boyle Andrew CamilleriHannah GreenDaniel Haustead Melissa A HumphriesChris KostakisJake Mallon

Published in: Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2023)

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate is commonly detected in illicit drug-related emergency department presentations and is detected disproportionately in the patient cohort who require intensive care unit level care.

Keyphrases

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