Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM best practice guideline: suspected cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in emergency departments
Abstract
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is an episodic syndrome of cyclic vomiting in the context of the prolonged use of cannabis. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine Toxicology Special Interest Group has produced guidance to support emergency medicine clinicians with the recognition and treatment of people experiencing CHS.Considerations regarding recognition, investigation and communication are discussed, and recommendations regarding treatment options (which include haloperidol and capsaicin) are made. There is a focus on making recommendations on the best available evidence.
Source and rights
Published by Emergency medicine journal : EMJ, 2024. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2024
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
- PubMed
- 38448215
- Added to Prognia
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