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- Title
Contemporary management of drug-packers.
- Authors
Kelly, J.; Corrigan, M.; Cahill, R. A.; Redmond, H. P.
- Abstract
Experience with management of drug-packers (mules) is variable among different centres. However, despite a recorded increase in drug trafficking in general, as yet, no unified, clear guidelines exist to guide the medical management of those who only occasionally encounter these individuals. We describe our recent experience with this growing problem and discuss the most salient points concerning the contemporary management of body packers. Our recent experience demonstrates that type IV packages may now be managed conservatively for the most part.
- Subjects
DRUG couriers; DRUG traffic; HEALTH policy; GUIDELINES; PROCEDURE manuals; GOVERNMENT policy
- Publication
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2007, Vol 2, p9
- ISSN
1749-7922
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1186/1749-7922-2-9