Validation of a 6-hour observation period for cocaine body stuffers

Validation of a 6-hour observation period for cocaine body stuffers

The authors conclude that "...for patients observed beyond 6 hours, none developed new life-threatening symptoms..." failing to mention that most of the patients received a form of gastrointestinal decontamination, such as activated charcoal (76%) and whole-bowel irrigation (86/122).

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2011-06, Vol.29 (5), p.566-566
Hauptverfasser: Livshits, Zhanna, MD, Clark, Delbert, DO, Gutierrez, Miguel, MD, Hoffman, Robert S., MD
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Activated charcoal
Charcoal
Cocaine
Cocaine - poisoning
Crime
Decontamination
Emergency
Emergency medical care
Emergency Service, Hospital
Foreign Bodies - diagnosis
Humans
Medical treatment
Studies
Time Factors
Watchful Waiting - methods
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Zusammenfassung:The authors conclude that "...for patients observed beyond 6 hours, none developed new life-threatening symptoms..." failing to mention that most of the patients received a form of gastrointestinal decontamination, such as activated charcoal (76%) and whole-bowel irrigation (86/122).
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2011.01.016