Description

This literature review summarizes two articles that discuss the preparation of the street drug "krokodil," which contains desomorphine. Krokodil is made by boiling codeine tablets with a diluting agent; users inject it intravenously. Krokodil can cause severe damage to several areas of the body, particularly the skin, veins, and soft tissue.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz, answering at least 70% of the questions correctly, and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.