Table 1
Apparent causes of collapse (n=115)
| Cause | Number (%) of patients |
|---|---|
| Alcohol intoxication | 54 (47.0) |
| Drug overdose | |
| Intravenous drug misuse | 14 (12.1) |
| Other overdose | 8 (7.0) |
| Paracetamol involved | 4 (3.5) |
| Seizure | 13 (11.3) |
| Infection | |
| Septic shock | 4 (3.5) |
| Meningitis | 2 (1.7) |
| Pyelonephritis | 1 (0.9) |
| Unknown source | 1 (0.9) |
| Assault/trauma | 4 (3.5) |
| Diabetic coma | 2 (1.7) |
| Other | |
| Status asthmaticus | 2 (1.7) |
| Panic attack | 2 (1.7) |
| Subdural haematoma | 1 (0.9) |
| Fainting episode | 1 (0.9) |
| Hepatic encephalopathy (not paracetamol) | 1 (0.9) |
| Dead on arrival (unknown cause—presumed cardiovascular) | 1 (0.9) |
