Sue, Kimberly L and Hawk, Kathryn (2024) Editorial. Clinical considerations for the management of xylazine overdoses and xylazine-related wounds. Addiction, 119, (4), pp. 606-608. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16388.
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This editorial reviews literature on xylazine as well as major clinical considerations for treatment and management of suspected xylazine-involved overdoses and xylazine-related wounds. The clinical presentation and management of xylazine overdoses in the emergency setting are covered. Finally, it presents important programmatic considerations for improving care of people using xylazine.
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Synthetic opioids
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Other novel substances > Xylazine, detomidine, medetomidine
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder > Drug intoxication > Poisoning (overdose)
G Health and disease > Disease by cause (Aetiology) > Injury
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Patient / client care management
VA Geographic area > International
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