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Recovery of ingested heroin packets.

J B Robins, P W Rae

    Archives of Emergency Medicine
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    Two patients intentionally swallowed heroin packets, which were successfully retrieved whole using syrup of ipecacuanha. This case highlights an effective method for managing intentional ingestion of illicit drugs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Intentional ingestion of illicit substances poses unique challenges in emergency medicine.
    • Heroin, an opioid, is often packaged in small, concealable forms, including paper, presenting a risk for intentional ingestion.

    Observation:

    • Two patients presented after deliberately ingesting single paper packages containing heroin.
    • The ingested packages were recovered intact from both patients.

    Findings:

    • Induction of emesis with syrup of ipecacuanha was the method used for recovery.
    • The intact recovery of the heroin packages suggests the efficacy of emesis in this specific scenario.

    Implications:

    • Syrup of ipecacuanha can be an effective intervention for intentional ingestion of packaged drugs.
    • This approach may prevent systemic absorption and reduce the toxicity associated with heroin overdose.
    • Further investigation into the role of emesis in managing intentional drug ingestions is warranted.

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