LESSON 6: BLEEDING AND WOUNDS
Activated charcoal is a black, tasteless, odorless, insoluble, inert powder that binds to poison, but it does not absorb all drugs well. Amphetamines, methamphetamines. Taken by mouth or injected. Cocaine. One of most addictive substances known. Crack. ... View Document
Emergency Medicine—The AMS Patient
Activated charcoal when gastric lavage not indicated. Osmotic cathartics to increase bowel motility. Specific antidotes. Disposition – following patients should be admitted for observation. Those who do not respond immediately to therapy. Amphetamines include cocaine and other stimulants. ... Fetch Doc
Intensive Care Unit, Prince Of Wales Hospital, Chinese ...
Urine for toxicology – benzodiazepines, amphetamines (repeat drug levels if patient present in the early hours of poisoning) ECG clues – prolonged QT activated charcoal • intubate for airway protection in the obtunded • drugs not well bound to charcoal (caustics ... Get Content Here
Acute Poisoning And Overdoses
•Recreational drugs: Amphetamines, Ecstasy Following are the most commonly consumed drugs. •Paracetamol •Tricyclic antidepressants (dothiepin, amitriptyline) •Activated charcoal -binds to the drug in the stomach so it is not absorbed ... Get Document
With internally coated canula (polydimethylsiloxane/activated charcoal, Chromtech/Idstein, Germany) was used for dynamic headspace extraction using 50 pumping-cycles at a vial amphetamines and synthetic designer drugs in hair samples. J. Chrom. A 958, 2002, 231-238 ... Visit Document
Amphetamine Abuse In Pregnancy : Anesthetic Implications
Amphetamines, opioids, tobacco and ethanol. Poly-substance abuse is common (9). The literature con- the administration of activated charcoal. Diazepam may be useful to control amphetamine-induced sei-zures. Phenothiazines antagonize amphetamine- ... Read Here
SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Stimulants (Cocaine/Amphetamines/PCP/Caffeine)
2.Activated charcoal (AC) 3. amphetamines is not life-threatening and does not generally require the use of any substitute drugs. Intense psychotherapy and support groups are the most effective treatment interventions for stimulant dependence. ... Read Content
Body Packing-The Internal Concealment Of Illicit Drugs
Amphetamines, MDMA, marijuana or hashish described Carry 1 kg drug divided into 50-100 pckts Activated Charcoal 1g/kg X 4 doses WBI 2 liters/hr by NGT Avoid oil based laxatives, may destroy the latex ... Visit Document
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Dialysis? Hemoperfusion? Enhanced Elimination Of Drugs
Urinary pH manipulation Peritoneal dialysis Hemodialysis Hemoperfusion Multiple dose activated charcoal Continuous hemofiltration Urinary pH chlorpropamide risk of fluid overload Acid diuresis traps weak bases may enhance elimination of amphetamines TOO RISKY - may worsen ... Read Content
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Patients are usually agitated, anxious, or frankly psychotic. Examples: Amphetamines, cocaine, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, phencyclidine (pupils normal or small), phenylpropanolamine Contraindications Activated charcoal should not be used for stuporous, ... Access Content
Nelson’s Book Club: February 14-15, 2011
Tachycardia Atropine, aspirin, amphetamines, cocaine, cyclic antidepressants, theophylline Bradycardia Digitalis, narcotics, mushrooms, clonidine, organophosphates, oral administration of activated charcoal should be considered; ... Fetch Content
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