Unrecognized 'crack' cocaine abuse in pregnancy

D. Campbell; M. J. A. Parr; L. E. Shutt

doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.553

Unrecognized 'crack' cocaine abuse in pregnancy

D. Campbell^*, M. J. A. Parr, L. E. Shutt

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Abstract

We report a case of 'crack' cocaine abuse in a pregnant patient associated with haematuria, proteinuria, haemolytic anaemia, renal impairment, thrombocytopenia and pulmonary oedema. The case illustrates the problems for clinicians where unrecognized cocaine abuse interferes with the diagnosis and management of a complicated pregnancy. In addition, we discuss the principles for the safe conduct of anaesthesia in the pregnant cocaine abuser.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	553-555
Number of pages	3
Journal	British Journal of Anaesthesia
Volume	77
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/77.4.553
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anaesthesia, obstetric
Complications, cocaine abuse
Pregnancy

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