AI Article Synopsis
- Ethyl chloride inhalation has emerged as a recreational drug misuse trend, leading to significant neurological effects, as outlined in a recent case report.
- A 48-year-old man presented with unsteady gait, dizziness, and memory impairment, with his symptoms traced back to ethyl chloride use after a comprehensive medical evaluation.
- It's crucial for healthcare professionals to identify the signs of ethyl chloride intoxication, as it can lead to serious cardiovascular complications.
Article Abstract
Background: Over the last decade, there has been an emerging trend of recreational misuse of several drugs and inhaled solvent including ethyl chloride. This case report follows CARE guidelines and highlights, with supporting video, the neurological features of ethyl chloride intoxication.
Case Presentation: A 48-year-old man was seen for the sudden occurrence of an unsteady gait with dizziness. His only medical history was a chronic and treated HIV infection without any complications. Clinical examination revealed a cerebellar syndrome associated with impairment of short-term memory. Biological and radiological workups were normal. After several days, the patient recalled ethyl chloride inhalation. He fully recovered after being discharged from hospital.
Conclusion: Clinicians should recognise the clinical features and neurological manifestations of ethyl chloride intoxication due to the potential fatal cardiovascular complications of this intoxication.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11149288 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03689-x | DOI Listing |
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