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Akinlabi, LO and Al-Assaf, N and Donnelly, J and Nicholson, AJ (2008) Accidental ecstasy ingestion in a two year old. Irish Medical Journal, 101, (5), pp. 156-157.

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A previously healthy 2 year old boy presented to our hospital with unusual, irrational behaviour, facial flushing and stiffness of the extremities. His examination revealed dilated pupils, a normal temperature and a significant tachycardia of 190 beats per minute. Chest examination revealed scattered rales. One hour prior to admission he,according to his parents, had ingested an unknown number of ectasy tablets found at home.


Item Type
Article
Publication Type
Irish-related, Open Access, Article
Drug Type
CNS stimulants
Date
2008
Page Range
pp. 156-157
Publisher
Irish Medical Organisation
Volume
101
Number
5
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