Screening major trauma patients for prevalence of illicit drugs.
Jonathan C KnottCelene YapBiswadev MitraMarie GerdtzCatherine DanielGeorge BraitbergPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2021)
A high prevalence of potentially illicit substances among patients presenting with suspected major trauma supports the need for urgent preventive strategies. The low rate of patient refusal and large numbers screened by ED staff suggests that point-of care testing for illicit substances in major trauma is acceptable and feasible. This study and ongoing surveillance may be used to inform driver education strategies.