Management of pharmaceutical and recreational drug poisoning

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Authors

Bruno Mégarbane · Inserm

M. Oberlin · EM Strasbourg Business School

Jean‐Claude Alvarez · Inserm

Frédéric Balen · Université Fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées

Sébastien Beaune · Inserm

R. Bédry · Hôpital Pellegrin

Anthony Chauvin ·

Abstract

The experts reached a substantial consensus for several strong recommendations for optimal management of pharmaceutical and recreational drug poisoning, mainly regarding the conditions and effectiveness of naloxone and N-acetylcystein as antidotes to treat opioid and acetaminophen poisoning, respectively.

Topics & Keywords

Poisoning and overdose treatments Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Intensive Care

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 157-157

DOI: 10.1186/s13613-020-00762-9

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