Primary Article
Dermographism, Erythema, and Flare: Clinical Signs of Drug Overdose in the Comatose Patient
Abstract
Abstract: A total of 73 patients admitted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center because of drug overdose was evaluated for dermographism. Twenty-eight patients (38%) showed an abnormal reaction to stroking with a tongue blade; 19 (26%) demonstrated dermographism, and nine (12%) showed erythema and flare. It is believed that this simple clinical test may be of help in indicating drug overdose in a comatose patient.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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