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Substances bought at gas stations and convenience stores present unique challenges in the ED, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Substances bought at gas stations and convenience stores present unique challenges in the ED, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Substances bought at gas stations and convenience stores present unique challenges in the ED, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Monday 22nd January 2024
Uncover the challenges of gas station heroin in emergency rooms. Learn from Johns Hopkins experts about unregulated substances and their impact on healthcare.
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Episode Overview
- Tianeptine and other unregulated substances sold at gas stations pose challenges in emergency care
- Identification and treatment of adverse drug reactions in the ED are hindered by limited drug screens
- Dr. Michael Fingerhood discusses the complexities of addressing reactions to unregulated substances
- Insights into the difficulties and uncertainties faced by healthcare professionals in managing these substances
- Exploration of the impact of gas station heroin and similar substances on emergency medical practices
They don't keep up with what people got on the street. So unless someone tells us use kratom or TNFD or a synthetic cannabinoid, we don't know. It becomes harder and harder. You wind up treating agitation and paranoia and delirium and then hope that once they're improved that they tell you what they used.
Imagine walking into an emergency room and facing a crisis involving a substance you've never even heard of. That's the reality for many healthcare professionals dealing with Tianeptine, infamously dubbed 'gas station heroin'. This episode of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcast dives into the chaos and confusion that these unregulated substances bring to emergency departments (EDs). Dr.
Michael Fingerhood, a leading expert on substance use disorders at Johns Hopkins, shares eye-opening stories about the hurdles doctors face when patients overdose or have severe reactions to these drugs. With standard drug screens often falling short, the medical team is left in a guessing game, trying to identify and treat the substances wreaking havoc on their patients' bodies. This episode doesn't just highlight the problems; it also discusses the urgent need for better regulations and more effective diagnostic tools.
If you're curious about the hidden dangers lurking in everyday places like gas stations and convenience stores, this episode is a must-listen. It's an eye-opener for anyone concerned about the evolving landscape of substance abuse and its impact on emergency healthcare.