Medical needs of emergency department patients presenting with acute alcohol and drug intoxication

Some contend that patients with acute alcohol or illicit substance intoxication should be treated in outpatient detoxification centers rather than in the ED. However, these patients often have underlying acute medical needs. We sought to determine the frequency of medical interventions required by ED patients with alcohol or illicit substance intoxication.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research