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[Acute cocaine poisoning in a body packer. Clinical case].

Authors :
Marcovigi P
Leoni S
Calbi G
Valtancoli E
Granata A
Gudenzi P
Casadei C
Ravaglia G
Source :
Minerva anestesiologica [Minerva Anestesiol] 1995 Mar; Vol. 61 (3), pp. 109-12.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

This report takes into consideration the complications due to "body packers" cocaine absorption. In particular we report a clinical case in which severe dysrhythmias occurred. We think an early insertion of a pacemaker able to rid ectopic focus by overdriving is essential by comparison with an effective anti-dysrhythmic therapy. We also examine the cocaine metabolites values in the patient's serum and urine.

Details

Language :
Italian
ISSN :
0375-9393
Volume :
61
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Minerva anestesiologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7675260