Dr. Paul Langlois – Drug Use and Abuse: Management of the Patient Taking Street Drugs

Dr. Paul Langlois – Drug Use and Abuse: Management of the Patient Taking Street Drugs

Dangerous drugs have flooded the streets – someone’s first use may be their last. The life destroying consequences of drug use and abuse do not discriminate and you MUST be prepared to recognize the symptoms and react appropriately to save your patient’s life. In this program you will learn the current, most common drugs of abuse, the immediate interventions and be prepared to effectively manage the next patient emergency.

1. Assess ABCDE for the patient presenting after taking street drugs.
2. Prioritize interventions for the patient with tachycardia related to ingestion of methamphetamine.
3. Select the appropriate toxicology screening method based on the suspected drug of abuse.

Poisoning and Street Drugs

• Assessment
• Initial Treatment
• Patient Presentation Clues
• Toxicology Screens

Current Drug Concerns & Manifestations

• Bath Salts
• CNS Depressants
• Cocaine
• GHB
• Marijuana
• Methamphetamine
• Heroin
• Opioids
• MDMA
• PCP
• Rohypnol

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