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Overdose
2016 Refresher
J Temple
Outcomes
 Gain
a better understanding of some
commonly abused / misused
pharmaceuticals and their respective
interventions
“Study hard young people”
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Urine
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1-5 days
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Hair
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Maybe 90 days (1/2 inch / month
growth
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Oral fluids
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10-24 hrs
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Sweat patch
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7 days
Art Project my butt!
Party Drugs
Thanks to:
Linda G. Ramirez
Manuel Ramirez
NAEMSE
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List includes but is not limited to.
MDMA (ecstasy)
LSD
Methamphetamine
GHB
Ketamine
Rohypnol
Cocaine
Also popular marijuana and alcohol.
Ecstasy
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MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-Nmethylamphetaime)
Street Names
- Ecstasy, X, XTC, Adam,
Essence.
Marked as a feel good drug
Produces profoundly positive
feelings, empathy for others,
elimination of anxiety and
extreme relaxation.
Suppress the need to eat,
drink, sleep enabling ravers to
endure all night, two or three
day parties.
Ecstasy
What is it and how does it work?

MDMA
(3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

An amphetamine analogue that produces euphoria, feelings of closeness to
others and stimulant effects.

Acts as a short term antidepressant by releasing large amounts of Serotonin
(a neurotransmitter).
Ecstasy
What is it and how does it work?

MDMA
(3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

An amphetamine analogue that produces euphoria, feelings of closeness to
others and stimulant effects.

Acts as a short term antidepressant by releasing large amounts of Serotonin
(a neurotransmitter).
• Names: XTC, X, E, Adam, Clarity, Lover’s
Speed, hug-drug, E-bombs.
• Method Used: Swallowed: tablet or
capsule. Normal dosage --100-125 mg.
• The “High”: Positive feelings and
empathy for others, feelings of being
close to others, decrease in anxiety,
euphoria, decreased appetite, decreased
thirst or need for sleep.
Ecstasy

Effects: Increased energy, nausea,
hallucinations, chills, sweating, shaking,
blurred vision, rapid heart beat, high blood
pressure, muscle cramping.

Serious Risks: Heat stroke, severe
dehydration, possible changes in brain
functioning, memory problems, serious
depression.
Ecstasy
Caution:

Mixing X with other drugs can lead to adverse
reactions.

Be aware that other drugs are sold as Ecstasy,
but they are not (DXM, PMA).

Eventually, you “run out” of Serotonin,
regardless of how much you take.
Ecstasy
Reducing Risks:
 Make
sure you know what you are taking
(use a test kit, if possible).
 Taking
more may not give you a greater
high and may only increase negative side
effects.
 Watch
for overheating and dehydrating.
Drink water and cool off!
Ecstasy- Test Kit
• Hours of physical activity (dancing)
• No drinking…WATER!
• Dehydration and hyperthermia!
• Not usually the only drug these folks
use!
E
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f
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c
t
s
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Short Term

Increase heart rate, blood
pressure, and body
temperature.

Jaw and teeth clenching,
dehydration, blurred vision,
paranoia.

Long Term

Depression, sleep disorders,
anxiety, paranoia, aggressive
behavior.
Ecstasy

Painters mask used
with inhalants to
enhance the effects
of Ecstasy.

Vicks is rubbed
around their nose
and mouth to
enhance the effect.
Molly

What is it?
 “Purified” MDMA
 Often combined or substituted with caffeine,
dextromethorphan, amphetamines, cocaine, or PCP

Desired Effects
 Both hallucinogenic and stimulant properties
 Mental stimulation, emotional warmth, decreased anxiety,
euphoria, enhanced perceptions

Dangers
 Muscle tension, increased heart rate and blood pressure, tremors,
teeth clenching, depression
 Neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiovascular toxicity,
hyperthermia, seizures, intracranial hemorrhage
Steinhardt et al. Ment Health Clin. 2014;4(5):64.
NIDA for Teens. Drug Facts: MDMA. Available at:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/mdma-ecstasy-or-molly
Powdered Alcohol

What is it?
 Freeze-dried powder formulation of alcohol
 Most notably marketed in the US under the name Palcohol
 Labeling originally approved by the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, but withdrawn days
later

Desired Effects
 Discreet means of intoxication
 Use on food products for “an extra kick”
 Snorting powder as a means of
immediate intoxication**

Dangers
 Over-consumption of alcohol, addictive potential,
attractiveness to young children

One packet = 5oz of booze added to water = 1 mixed
drink
http://time.com/71664/powdered-alcohol-palcohol-error/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/palcohol-powdered-alcohol-may-present-serious-health-risks/
N-BOMe Substances

What is it?

25I-NBOMe, 25C-NBOMe, and 25B-NBOMe




Synthetic phenethylamines with effects similar to LSD
Powders, liquids, edibles, blotter papers
Desired Effects



Street names: N-bomb, Smiles, Boom, Gnome,
Dime, 25I, 25C, 25B
Potent hallucinogenic activity
Euphoria, loving feelings, enhanced awareness, sexual
sensations/desires
Dangers


Psychosis, agitation, erratic behavior, depression,
anxiety, paranoia
Seizures, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, death
http://www.etcada.com/events/designer-psychedelics-new-class-of-designer-drugs-in-harris-county
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/nbome.pdf
http://www.addictiontreatmentmagazine.com/synthetic-drugs/teen-seizures-and-deaths-linked-to-dangerous-designer-drug-n-bomb-part-1/
All Smiles
Like mixing METH and LSD
5X more powerful than LSD
750 MCG is the standard dose
6 grains of table salt
Usually snorted, inhaled, smoked, SL ,
rectally - no real effect if ingested!
EXTREMELY toxic to responders! Use
gloves and mask to handle!
Powdered Caffeine

What is it?
Powdered form of pure caffeine
One teaspoon is equivalent to
approximately 28 cups of coffee
 Marketed as a dietary supplement



Desired Effects


Energy boost, weight loss
Dangers


Vomiting, diarrhea, stupor, disorientation
Rapid and abnormal heartbeat, seizures,
death
http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/SafetyAlertsAdvisories/ucm405787.htm
http://nypost.com/2014/07/19/powdered-caffeine-scrutinized-after-prom-king-dies/
http://seattletimes.com/html/health/2024115386_apxcaffeinepowderwarning.html
3.5 oz package (100g)
Great…

Absorbs in under 1 hour!

Stable SVT – BENZOS and Beta blocker for rate
 Adenosine
not effective here! Caffeine
antagonizes Adenosine receptors.
 Hypokalemia
 Rhabdo
 Fluids
to keep Kidneys working
Where do People Obtain Prescription
Drugs?
70% of people who
abuse prescription
medicine get them from
a FRIEND or RELATIVE
Why do People Abuse Prescription
Drugs?
 Getting
high
 Pain relief,
anxiety and
increase alertness
 Peer pressure
 Easy
access
 Cheap, pure
 “Less harmful”
 Less likely risk of
arrest
Opiates

Examples

OxyContin® (oxycodone)

Percocet® (oxycodone)

MS Contin® (morphine)

Duragesic® (fentanyl)

Lortab® (hydrocodone)

Vicodin® (hydrocodone)

Norco® (hydrocodone)

Codeine
Opiates
Signs of Abuse

Sedation

Fatigue

Confusion

Unconscious

Coma

Nausea

Constipation

Pinpoint pupils

Slowed breathing

Death
Stimulants

Examples

Adderall®
(mixed amphetamine salts)

Concerta® (methylphenidate)

Ritalin® (methylphenidate)

Dexedrine® (dextroamphetamine)
Stimulants – Signs of Abuse

Dilated pupils

Fast heart rate

Fever

Increased activity

Aggression

Panic

Paranoia

Psychosis

Heart problems
RITALIN

Stimulant, prescribed for Narcolepsy, ADHD, and other
medical issues

Abusers relay that they begin to take other drugs to get
rid of the horrible “come down” symptoms

Ritalin is associated with a significant risk of developing a
cocaine habit!

Ritalin is manufactured legally, NOT made in street labs!

Maybe $5-20 per pill
Benzodiazepines

Examples

Xanax® (alprazolam)
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Valium® (diazepam)

Ativan® (lorazepam)
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Klonopin® (clonazepam)

Librium® (chlordiazepoxide)

Restoril® (temazepam)
Benzodiazepines – Signs of Abuse
Benzodiazepines

Drowsiness

Clumsiness

Fatigue

Slowed thinking

Slowed speech

Memory problems

Depression

Slowed breathing
Over the Counter (OTC) Medications

Over the Counter drugs are:

Drugs that do not require a
doctor’s prescription

Bought off the shelf in stores

Regulated through the FDA
Dextromethorphan (DXM)

Commonly found in cough and cold
medications

Examples


Robitussin®

Dimetapp DM®

Nyquil®

Coricidin®
Will usually have “tuss” in the
name or end in “DM”
DXM – Signs of Abuse

Loss of coordination

Slurred speech

Disassociation

Headache

Nausea

Vomiting

Fast heart beat

Numbness of fingers and
toes
Pseudoephedrine

Major ingredient used to make
methamphetamine

Produces stimulant effects

Increased blood pressure

Fast heart beat

Feeling nervous

Restlessness
Synthetic Legally Intoxicating Drugs

Some compounds are
now illegal

Labeled “not for human
consumption” to avoid
FDA regulations

Sold as bath salts or
incense

Were readily available at
quick marts, head shops,
and online
Synthetic Cannabinoids

Usually contain shredded plant
matter

Plant matter is treated with
chemicals

Plant matter usually has no
psychoactive effects

Smoked as an alternative to
marijuana

Can be made into tea

May be sold as ‘incense’
Beta-Blocked
Beta receptors



B1:

Heart Muscle

 inc. HR, contractility, AV conduction
B2:

Smooth Muscle (lungs, peripheral vasculature), Heart

 vasodilation, bronchodilation
B3:

Adipose Tissue, Heart

 cat. Thermogenesis?, dec. contractility?
pathophysiology

Direct Beta Blockade




All BBs
Membrane Stabilizing Activity (MSA):

Propanolol, Acebutolol

Fast Na Channel Inhibition (Heart)  wide QRS
Lipophilicity:

Propanolol

Cross BBB into CNS  sz, delirium
Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity (ISA):

Partial B agonist activity  less pronounced Sx
PROPANOLOL:

Nonselective beta blocker

High MSA

Lipophilic

Rec. Dose in Thyroid Storm: 1-3mg IVP x1

Rec. Dose for Tachyarrythmia: 1-3mg IVP, MR x1

Half Life: 3-6hr, Duration 6-12hr

Metabolism: Liver
Clinical manifestations

Sx within 6 hours of Ingestion

Hypotension

Bradycardia

SHOCK

Arrythmias

Neuro: sz, delirium, coma

Bronchospasm

Hypoglycemia
Treatment: The Basics
1.
ABCs!!!!
2.
Hypotension  IVF, Pressors (more on this in a minute)
3.
Bradycardia  Atropine 0.5-1mg Q3-5min
4.
Hypoglycemia  D50
5.
Seizures  Benzos
Treatment: Beyond the basics
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
GLUCAGON

Activates adenylyl cyclase  increased CAMP  increased Ca available for muscle
contraction

5mg IV x1, MR x1 to assess for VS improvement

If successful, start a 2-5mg/hr gtt

SE: Vomiting
CALCIUM

CaCl 1g IVP (max: 3g) OR CaGlc 1g IV (max: 3g)

Increase inotropy

DATA: Case reports only
Treatment: Beyond the basics II


PRESSORS:

Stimulate receptors to increase CAMP  inotropy

No good data, but recommended if necessary to maintain MAPs
PDE INHIBITORS:

Milrinone, Inamrinone

Inhibit CAMP breakdown by PDE

Data: isolated case reports only (although our patient did well!!)

SE: GI, Hypotension, Arrythmias
Puke-a-Palooza
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/rookie-cop/2868167
Puke-a-Palooza
You are called to the scene of an underground
party at a local & deserted farm
 Dispatch informs you there are at least2 people
not breathing
 As you find your 2 patients, you are informed
that there are more patients spread throughout
the scene that have altered level of
consciousness or are unresponsive
 What do you do???

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Puke-a-Palooza
Immediately call for additional EMS crews
 Confirm police are on the scene
 Begin to triage patients
 Sounds like patients, at minimum, will need
supportive ventilations
 Via BVM deliver 1 breath every 6 seconds

 Protect
the airway
 Watch for vomiting
 Have suction available
 Be
prepared to turn patient to their side
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Yak-Fest 2016
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YAK Management
 If
you have enough BVM’s but not enough crew
members for every patient, what could you do?
How
would you recruit additional help to
ventilate patients? (ie: other party goers,
police, who???)
 If
you do not have enough suction units to be used
one-on-one, what could you do to prevent
aspiration?
Go
back to basics – positioning patient (side
lying)
Rude Awakening

You have a 36 y/o male who is a walk-in

Patient complains of palpitations, is anxious and
states he feels like he is going to die

Patient is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and can’t sit still
 B/P

188/100; P – 140; R – 36
What is your general impression?
 Cardiac
patient until proven otherwise
 Considering
the age and presentation, you need to
consider cocaine ingestion
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Rude Awakening

You have started ALS care on this patient
 IV – O2 – Monitor

Interpretation?

Sinus tachycardia
 Any
other interventions you would initiate?
Possibly aspirin, denies chest pain so no
nitroglycerin at this point
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Rude Awakening

During the call you now observe the following on the monitor:

Impression?

ST elevation (only evident on Lead II for now)

Need to obtain a 12 lead EKG

Update report to Medical Control
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Rude Awakening
Impression of 12 lead EKG?
Inferior wall MI – ST elevation II, III, aVF
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Case Scenario #4
Vital
signs, pain scale, complete history if
not previously obtained
Ask
Aspirin
about use of illicit drugs (ie: cocaine)
– if not previously administered
Nitroglycerin
if chest pain is present, blood
pressure adequate, and no Viagra use
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FLAKKA
What is the intended effect of FLAKKA?

Enhanced concentration

Mood elevation

Increased energy

Elevated libido and
decreased inhibitions

Euphoria
FLAKKA

Flakka is made in labs overseas and
sold to dealers over the internet

A ‘hit” from a dealer can be sold
for $5 or less
How is FLAKKA Taken?
Flakka can be:

Snorted

Smoked in joints,
pipes or e-cigarettes

Swallowed in capsules

Injected
What are the side effects of FLAKKA?

Hallucinations

Paranoia

Psychosis

Decreases inhibitions (unsafe sex)

Anxiety

Violence

Self-destruction

Insomnia

High Temperature

Excited Delirium

Death (20 Broward County Deaths since
September)