Fatality occurs from seizures or apnea. Most deaths result from trauma or respiratory complications. No scientific evidence has demonstrated that effects or outcomes of PCP toxicity are dependent on race. They may report bizarre agitated behavior in the patient. Miosis is common in conjunction with a blank stare.
Respiratory problems are rare and are related to inhalation, co-ingestants, or seizures.
A myriad of neuropsychiatric presentations may be encountered. Ten percent of patients may be comatose. Clinical symptoms and outcome correlate poorly with serum or urine drug concentrations. Twenty percent of patients may be hypoglycemic. Rule out hypoglycemia in patients with altered mental status.