Abstract | BACKGROUND: CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 57-year-old woman presenting to an ED with abdominal pain consistent with prior VP attacks. In addition to analgesics and supportive care, infusion of intravenous dextrose resulted in improvement in her symptoms. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Betty C Chen, Richard T Griffey |
Journal | The Journal of emergency medicine
(J Emerg Med)
Vol. 43
Issue 4
Pg. e235-8
(Oct 2012)
ISSN: 0736-4679 [Print] United States |
PMID | 20417053
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Glucose
- Hydromorphone
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Topics |
- Abdominal Pain
(etiology, therapy)
- Analgesics, Opioid
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Fluid Therapy
- Glucose
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Hydromorphone
(therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Porphyria, Variegate
(complications, therapy)
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