Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1075507 International Journal of Drug Policy 2009 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

Body packing is a common method of smuggling cocaine where individuals ingest several drug-filled parcels for transport. When identified by the authorities, body packers are usually taken to hospital for evaluation.There are several points during management of these patients when the health care team may be placed at risk. We explore the hazards encountered during the management of these patients in developing Caribbean nations.

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