Central Nervous System Damage: Symptoms and Emergency Response

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2025-05-20 06:03
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A gamma-hydroxybutyrate poisoning occurs when gamma-hydroxybutyrate, also known as GHB, is a medication with sedative-like properties. GHB can cause profound lethargy, and disorientation, which can quickly escalate to more debilitating effects if left unaddressed.
Common symptoms of GHB overdose:
- Drowsiness and confusion
- Impaired coordination and unstable gait
- Inability to respond or regain consciousness
- Respiratory depression or failure
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Discoloration of the skin
- Low blood pressure
- Stay composed and attempt to keep the individual awake and aware
- Keep the person comfortable and secure to prevent further distress
- If the person vomits, gently support the person to avoid choking
- Do not offer food or water unless the person is awake and able to swallow
- If the person is unconscious, avoid shaking them or using any physical pressure.
In a hospital, the person requires supportive care and treatment which includes:
- Tracking vital signs and symptoms
- providing supportive respiratory care
- Gastric lavage or other treatments to remove the substance from the system
- administering medications to address any complications
If you or someone you know has overdosed on GHB, do not wait to seek medical help. The sooner a person receives medical attention, the better their prospects for a complete recovery from a GHB poisoning.
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