title: The methamphetamine crisis. What EMS providers need to know to stay safe and treat patients.
abstract: Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that is an increasingly recognized problem for emergency responders in all areas of the country. Any clandestine drug lab is a hazardous materials incident and crime scene. Enter a clandestine drug lab only if you have proper training and equipment--do not become a victim. Methamphetamine users are generally paranoid, agitated and anxious, and may become violent during assessment and treatment. Children living at a meth lab are at greater risk for physical and/or sexual abuse and neglect.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC., USA. gfriese@eps411.com
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Friese
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000506:poisoning; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D008694:Methamphetamine