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High Incidence of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome Associated With Amphetamine Use in the Burn Population
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Difference in development of Acute Lung Injury in Amphetamine positive and negative patients for Burns and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Methamphetamine and amphetamine has various cardiovascular and central nervous system effects. Long-term use is associated with many adverse health effects including cardiomyopathy, hemorrhagic, and ischemic stroke. Death is usually caused by cardiovascular collapse and while amphetamine abuse has been considered as a potential cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome, the reports are usually anecdotal. This investigation considers reviewing individuals with few to zero medical conditions who develop acute respiratory distress syndrome and are methamphetamine positive
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