2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2007.00006.x
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Methamphetamine‐related Emergency Department Utilization and Cost

Abstract: Objective: To quantify the frequency, cost, and characteristics associated with emergency department (ED) visits that are related to methamphetamine use.Methods: This was a prospective observational study. The authors performed a training program for ED clinicians on the acute and chronic effects of methamphetamine and the signs of methamphetamine abuse. A standardized two question survey was administered to clinicians concerning the relationship between the ED visit and the patient's methamphetamine use. The … Show more

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“…Previously published data reported a 13.4% prevalence of amphetamine-positive UDS in trauma patients presenting to our institution in 1994 (7). Additionally, in 2008 at an institution similar to our own, the overall prevalence of methamphetamine-related ED visits (MREDVs) was reported as 2.4%, with 18.7% of MREDVs being for psychiatric disorders (8). Amphetamine use likely plays a significant role in many cases of patients presenting to the ED for psychiatric complaints.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…Previously published data reported a 13.4% prevalence of amphetamine-positive UDS in trauma patients presenting to our institution in 1994 (7). Additionally, in 2008 at an institution similar to our own, the overall prevalence of methamphetamine-related ED visits (MREDVs) was reported as 2.4%, with 18.7% of MREDVs being for psychiatric disorders (8). Amphetamine use likely plays a significant role in many cases of patients presenting to the ED for psychiatric complaints.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…Specifically, participants were asked to comment on their access of six specialist drug treatment modalities in relation to methamphetamine use and/or associated harms: individual (one-on-one) drug counselling; group counselling; residential rehabilitation; and residential, outpatient and home withdrawal/ detoxification services. Utilisation of GPs and generalist psychiatric services for methamphetamine use was also assessed, in addition to the use of emergency services (i.e., hospital, ambulance) on the basis of previously reported high rates of emergency service access by methamphetamine users (Gray, Fatovich, McCoubrie, & Daly, 2007;Hendrickson, Cloutier, & McConnell, 2008;Lloyd, 2012).…”
Section: Questionnaire Administration and Measuresmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a recent investigation of MA-related emergency department visits (n=353), the most common presentations associated with MA use were mental health problems (18.7%), trauma (18.4%), skin infections (11.1%), and dental pathology (9.6%) (Hendrickson et al, 2008). Seizures and stroke have also been reported in the context of MA intoxication in both emergency department and hospital settings (Westover et al, 2007; Perez et al, 1998; Richards et al, 1999).…”
Section: Health Consequences Of Ma Usementioning
confidence: 99%