Tuesday October 6, 1998 - Question 11

Which of the following statements about body packers/body stuffers is correct?

A. Body packers are individuals who ingest some type of packet, usually containing cocaine or heroin, in order to rid themselves of evidence during an attempted arrest.

B. All types of body packets are  visible on an abdominal x-ray.

C. There is no role for surgical intervention in patients who have ingested body packets.

D. Some body packings have a characteristic gas halo that enhances their visibility on x-ray.

E. There is no role for activated charcoal in the management of the body
 
 

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