RT Book, Section
A1 Hay, Jr, William W.
A1 Levin, Myron J.
A1 Deterding, Robin R.
A1 Abzug, Mark J.
SR Print(0)
ID 1145454714
T1 Cocaine Poisoning
T2 Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264257614
LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145454714
RD 2024/04/20
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