TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Cocaine Poisoning A1 - Hay, Jr, William W. A1 - Levin, Myron J. A1 - Deterding, Robin R. A1 - Abzug, Mark J. Y1 - 2017 N1 - T2 - Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics AB - Cocaine is absorbed intranasally or via inhalation or ingestionA local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor, cocaine is also a potent stimulant to both the CNS and the cardiovascular systemEffects are noted almost immediately when the drug is taken intravenously or smokedPeak effects are delayed for about an hour when the drug is taken orally or nasallyIn addition to those poisoned through recreational use of cocaine, others are at risk of overdoseA "body stuffer" is one who quickly ingests the drug, usually poorly wrapped, to avoid discovery; toxicity typically manifests within hours of ingestionA "body packer" wraps the drug carefully for prolonged transport; person is asymptomatic unless the package ruptures, usually days later SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145454714 ER -