The use of labetalol in the management of cocaine crisis.
We report a case of successful resuscitation and clinical management in a 31-year-old man who allegedly ingested 20 g of cocaine hydrochloride. The physiologic and pharmacologic mechanisms of cocaine toxicity are reviewed. The use of labetalol in resolving the cardiovascular crisis is specifically detailed.
Gay
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento.
Loper
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D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000506:poisoning*; D006417:Hematuria / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D007741:Labetalol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy
D003042:Cocaine; D007741:Labetalol