Other Applied Science Bits

Question 1

Compare a body packer with a body stuffer

Answer 1

Body packers plan to conceal large amounts of drugs by swallowing
Body stuffers swallow small quantities of poorly wrapped drugs in an attempt to conceal them from police

Question 2

How should a suspected body packer or stuffer be investigated

Answer 2

ECG
Low dose non contrast CT
Abdo x-ray is specific but not sensitive

Question 3

How should asymptomatic body packers be managed

Answer 3

Laxatives (macrogols) and observation

Question 4

How should body stuffers be managed

Answer 4

Activated charcoal may be used

Observe for 6-8 hours

Question 5

What does section 17 describe

Answer 5

List of drugs that can be prescribed in an emergency by proffesionals

Question 6

What does section 19 describe

Answer 6

List of drugs that the public can give in a life threatening emergency

Question 7

What does section 2-5 of the misuse of drug regulations 2001 allow

Answer 7

Allows paramedics to carry control drugs