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Case Report: Acute Kratom Withdrawal

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A 33-year-old male with a history of drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) for extreme agitation after receiving two doses of 2 mg naloxone by EMS for respiratory depression. If available, an in-house ED pharmacist is an incredible resource for guidance when there are questions regarding pharmacologic management.

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ToxCard: Naloxone – Pearls and Pitfalls

EMDocs

In the ED, he develops recurrent respiratory depression and hypoxia to 80%. How long should they stay in the ED? Profound increase in epinephrine concentration in plasma and cardiovascular stimulation after mu-opioid receptor blockade in opioid-addicted patients during barbiturate-induced anesthesia for acute detoxification.