Suicidal attempt with caffeine overdose treated with dexmedetomidine: a case report
Abstract Background Caffeine is a widely used dietary stimulant, and cases of caffeine overdoses, sometimes leading to death, are increasing. We encountered a case of caffeine intoxication resolved with administration of the sedative agent dexmedetomidine. Case presentation We administered dexmedeto...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-020-02611-6 |