Complications of Kratom Use
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Written by: Dean Hayes, MD (NUEM ‘27), Andrew Long, MD (NUEM ‘25) Expert Commentary by : Rafael Lima, MD (NUEM ‘23) A mid 20s male presents to the ED after seizure-like activity. Per the patient's partner at bedside, he had a 2-3 minute convulsive episode and the description is consistent with a likely seizure. The patient has never had a seizure before and is A&Ox4 upon arrival to the ED with reassuring examination. Social history is notable for Kratom use. The patient reports smoking 6 grams (