Table 4 Characteristics of GHB intoxications with quantitative analysis of GHB (n = 20)
Gender | Age | Other substances reported and/or analytically confirmed | Severity of poisoning | GHB concentration in blood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 37 | Benzodiazepines, cocaine | Moderate | 8.3 mg/L |
Male | 23 | Cannabis, cocaine | Severe | 309 mg/L |
Female | 19 | Alcohol, cannabis | Severe | 31 mg/L |
Male | 20 | Alcohol | Moderate | 29 mg/L |
Female | 22 | Alcohol | Severe | 95 mg/L |
Male | 35 | Alcohol | Severe | 59 mg/L |
Male | 47 | Alcohol, cannabis, methadone | Severe | 83 mg/L |
Female | 19 | — | Severe | 259 mg/L (82 mg/L in urine) |
Female | 17 | — | Moderate | 62 mg/L |
Male | 39 | Benzodiazepines | Severe | 331 mg/L |
Female | 25 | — | Minor | 108 mg/L |
Male | 39 | — | Severe | 327 mg/L |
Male | 39 | — | Severe | 360 mg/L |
Male | 27 | Opiates | Minor | > 20 mg/L |
Male | 27 | — | Moderate | 373 mg/L |
Male | 17 | — | Severe | 301 mg/L |
Male | 21 | Alcohol, cannabis | Severe | 86 mg/L |
Female | 29 | Alcohol, cocaine | Severe | 313 mg/L |
Male | 25 | Alcohol, cocaine | Severe | 307 mg/L |
Female | 24 | Cocaine | Severe | 240 mg/L |