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Clinical and laboratory assessment of acute tramadol intoxication

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology

Advisors

Quttb, Heba G., Ebrahim, Samah F., El-Shekhibi, Hesham A.

Authors

Hasan, Fattma Muhammad

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:39:53

Available

2017-07-12 06:39:53

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Background: Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid-like analgesic. It is one of the most commonly prescribed analgesics in the world. Fatalities due to Tramadol toxicity may occur either it is taken intentional or accidental.Methods: This is a prospective study conducted for all cases admitted to NECTR with acute Tramadol overdose from 1/8/2012 to 31/10/2012.Results: A total of 65 cases (45 men and 20 women) of acute Tramadol intoxications with the mean age of 27.12±8.45 years were identified. The mean dose was 1.66±1.76 g. Among these cases, 21.5% presented with respiratory failure and 24.6% experienced seizure. Death occurred in two patients. Conclusion: Acute Tramadol overdose causes CNS depression, vomiting, respiratory failure and seizures.

Issued

1 Jan 2013

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/34807

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Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023