cocaine overdose
Acute poisoning occurs after the
intravenous injection of cocaine, but also after inhalation or ingestion (in
this case, after deliberate ingestion during the arrest of the dealer).
SYMPTOMS
- Intense agitation occurs with
tremors and hallucinations;
- There mydriasis (pupil is
enlarged);
- Breathing is rapid;
- The pale skin, rapid heart, high
blood pressure;
- Intense sweating is the rule;
Among drug couriers victims of a
breach of packaging containers, the quantity is such that the clinical picture
can be changed:
- Major depression;
- Coma with cerebral edema and
seizure, or an array of stroke (Stroke);
- Respiratory depression occurs with
acute pulmonary edema;
- Finally, myocardial infarction is
the rule associated with ventricular arrhythmias and end-stage heart failure.
TREATMENT
Treatment is symptomatic, because
there is no antidote.
The treatment will be anticonvulsant
(diazepam, thiopental).
Tracheal intubation with mechanical
ventilation will be implemented in case of ventilatory failure.
Injection of beta-blockers or calcium
channel blockers in electrocardiographic monitoring attempt to limit
cardiovascular disorders.
Hospitalization in intensive care is
required.
You should know that the concomitant
use of alcohol may cause dangerous hypoglycemia (fall of blood sugar levels).
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