The use of labetalol in the management of cocaine crisis

doi:10.1016/S0196-0644(88)80124-0

Annals of Emergency Medicine

Volume 17, Issue 3, March 1988, Pages 282-283

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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.

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Case reportThe use of labetalol in the management of cocaine crisis

Am J Med

Ann Emerg Med

Ann Emerg Med

Toxicity associated with long-term intravenous heroin and cocaine administration in the rat

JAMA

Local anesthetics

Case report
The use of labetalol in the management of cocaine crisis