Occupational hazard: treating cocaine body packers in Caribbean countries.
Int J Drug Policy
; 20(4): 377-80, 2009 Jul.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18815021
Body packing is a common method of smuggling cocaine where individuals ingest several drug-filled parcels for transport. When identified by the authorities, body packers are usually taken to hospital for evaluation. There are several points during management of these patients when the health care team may be placed at risk. We explore the hazards encountered during the management of these patients in developing Caribbean nations.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cocaína
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Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Drug Policy
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
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TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Jamaica
Pais de publicación:
Países Bajos