Volatile inhalant intoxication

Definition

Volatile inhalant intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops during or shortly after the consumption of a volatile inhalant that is characterised by disturbances in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behaviour, or coordination. These disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of volatile inhalants and their intensity is closely related to the amount of volatile inhalant consumed. They are time-limited and abate as the volatile inhalant is cleared from the body. Presenting features may include euphoria, impaired judgment, aggression, somnolence, stupor or coma, dizziness, tremor, lack of coordination, slurred speech, unsteady gait, lethargy and apathy, psychomotor retardation, and visual disturbances. Muscle weakness and diplopia may occur. Use of volatile inhalants may cause cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and death. Inhalants containing lead (e.g. some forms of petrol/gasoline) may cause confusion, irritability, coma and seizures.

Exclusions

• Possession trance disorder (6B63)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Disorders due to use of volatile inhalants

• 6C4B.0Episode of harmful use of volatile inhalants
• 6C4B.1Harmful pattern of use of volatile inhalants
• 6C4B.2Volatile inhalant dependence
• 6C4B.4Volatile inhalant withdrawal
• 6C4B.5Volatile inhalant-induced delirium
• 6C4B.6Volatile inhalant-induced psychotic disorder
• 6C4B.7Certain specified volatile inhalants-induced mental or behavioural disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system