Evaluation of the effect of methamphetamine on traumatic injury complications and outcomes

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Authors

Michael Neeki · Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Fanglong Dong · Western University of Health Sciences

Lidia Liang · Western University of Health Sciences

Jake Toy · Western University of Health Sciences

Braeden Carrico · Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Nina Jabourian · Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Arnold Sin

Abstract

Methamphetamine positive drug screens in trauma patients were not associated with an increase in hospital mortality; however, a methamphetamine positive drug screen was associated with a longer LOS and an increased heart rate.

Topics & Keywords

Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Poisoning and overdose treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice

Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 11-11

DOI: 10.1186/s13722-018-0112-6

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