How do you treat Meth OD?

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Just curious. As popular as it is in this part of the country, I'm very thankful I've only seen one meth OD so far. I'm sure it won't be the last. Just wondering if we went about treating the right way: i.e, fluid bolus, external cooling, MASSIVE quantities of benzos. Any other suggestions? This was a first for everyone in the ER. Thanks!

Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

Meth, cocaine, all of it can be a pain to deal with.

Makes sure they are all stripped down, and in a hosp gown

take all their belongings away for your safety and theirs. Put security on to watch them. In case they go ballistic. Some can and will.

Geodon and lorazepam usually works well.

foley catheters can work well

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

big foleys

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Just learned about this in psychopharmacology...

The symptoms of itching and feeling as if insects are crawling under the skin is called formication syndrome. It is commonly seen with cocaine and amphetamine use.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.
Just learned about this in psychopharmacology...

The symptoms of itching and feeling as if insects are crawling under the skins is called formication syndrome. It is commonly seen with cocaine and amphetamine use.

I dont have my reading glasses on

is that formication, or fornication

Dang I really need my reading glasses, where did I put them

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I dont have my reading glasses on

is that formication, or fornication

Dang I really need my reading glasses, where did I put them

The first one. ;)

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