Sudden onset unexplained encephalopathy in infants: think of cannabis intoxication.

Abstract:

UNLABELLED:The use of cannabis as both a therapeutic agent and recreational drug is common, and its availability is increasing as a result of legalization in many countries. Among older children, the manifestations of cannabis intoxication are numerous and include both neurological and systemic manifestations that are frequently non-specific. There have been only a few reports detailing cannabis intoxication in infants and toddlers. We describe three infants who presented to the emergency department with encephalopathic signs without prominent systemic manifestations. During the initial interview of caregivers, no history of exposure to neurotoxic agents was obtained. All three patients were subsequently diagnosed with cannabis intoxication based on urine toxic screens for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The infants recovered with supportive care that included fluids and monitoring. The non-specific symptomatology of cannabis intoxication in infants together with the wide differential for unexplained acute onset encephalopathy may delay diagnosis and lead to inappropriate procedures and interventions such as antimicrobial treatments and imaging studies. CONCLUSION:Healthcare personnel of emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and general clinics should be aware of the potential risk of cannabis ingestion in young infants. A thorough medical history and toxic screen are warranted in all infants with unexplained decreased sensorium.

journal_name

Eur J Pediatr

authors

Lavi E,Rekhtman D,Berkun Y,Wexler I

doi

10.1007/s00431-015-2639-9

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-03-01 00:00:00

pages

417-20

issue

3

eissn

0340-6199

issn

1432-1076

pii

10.1007/s00431-015-2639-9

journal_volume

175

pub_type

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