Safety and Efficacy of an On-Site Intensive Treatment Protocol for Mild and Moderate Sympathomimetic Toxicity at Australian Music Festivals

Patients with serotonin and sympathomimetic toxicity (SST) after ingestion of amphetamine-based drugs have presented at music festivals across the globe. The authors reviewed on-site SST treatment as an alternative to immediate hospital transport. Of 13 patients, one with mild SST and two with severe SST required transport; the authors encourage considering on-site treatment for those presenting with mild to moderate SST.