Coding from alcoholism by sewing the ampoule
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Alcoholism is a problem that has existed for many, many years. However, even the most innovative methods do not guarantee complete cure for alcohol dependence. Narcologists prescribe to their patients various medications, apply hypnosis, reflexotherapy, prescribe psychotherapeutic sessions. However, according to experts, the most effective is the way, like suturing from alcoholism.
Unfortunately, the method of sewing on alcoholism is not 100%, despite its frequent effectiveness. The thing is that for a successful cure it is necessary that the patient himself fully understands the importance of such a step. If the patient is pre-configured to fail after sewing, then no treatment option will have the expected result.
Coding from alcoholism by sewing
Stitching from alcoholism is currently considered one of the most popular methods of getting rid of alcohol addiction. The essence of this method of sewing is that a person in a hard-to-reach zone on the body introduces a special drug. Such a drug will enter the patient's bloodstream within the prescribed period of time.
The time period stipulated by sewing is negotiated with the person and his relatives in advance. Since stitching can not be performed for all patients (there are contraindications), the procedure always takes place in hospital conditions. In fact, suturing from alcoholism is a small surgical intervention.
After the introduction of the drug, the doctor will put the stitches and the patient will be able to go home.
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Indications for the procedure
Sewing is indicated for getting rid of chronic alcohol dependence. There are no other indications for carrying out this procedure.
Chronic alcohol dependence is a complex and dangerous condition, which is provoked by prolonged systematic use of alcoholic beverages. In chronic alcoholics there is a constant presence in the blood of toxic and metabolic products, which destructively affect all tissues and organs of man.
A person suffering from chronic alcoholism, consumes alcoholic drinks uncontrollably and under no circumstances can not refuse them. Often, only suturing from alcoholism helps to solve a painful problem.
Preparation
Before embarking on sewing from alcoholism, the doctor will advise how to properly prepare for the procedure. So, the treatment by sewing goes in stages:
- Several days before the sewing procedure, it is necessary to sharply limit the amount of alcohol consumed, and it is better to exclude it altogether. In the event that the patient is in a drinking state, it is determined for inpatient treatment, where intravenous drugs are introduced that promote the removal of toxic components from the circulatory system.
- The patient must pass a blood test before suturing from alcoholism. First of all, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of an allergic reaction, so that complications do not arise later.
- The doctor should talk with the patient before the procedure of sewing. It is important to explain to the patient how the stitching from alcoholism will take place, what complications and consequences can arise.
Only after all the stages of preparation for suturing from alcoholism have been passed will it be possible to proceed with manipulation.
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Technique of the sewing on alcoholism
Sewing drugs from alcoholism is carried out exclusively by the doctor in stationary conditions - for example, in the narcological clinic, or in the narcological department. Intervention is allowed only for those patients who have successfully completed all the stages of preliminary training.
Immediately before stitching, the patient receives a receipt stating that he agrees to the procedure and is informed of possible complications and consequences. In addition to the patient, his closest relatives should also give their consent.
The place for sewing the drug is chosen by the doctor - it should be difficult for the patient himself. The drug for sewing from alcoholism is introduced under the skin, or can be injected by intramuscular injection. Most often the choice is the subscapular, gluteal or femoral region. The localization of sewing does not influence the effectiveness of the preparation in any way.
How is sewing from alcoholism?
Sewing a torpedo from alcoholism is carried out by a doctor. To begin with, it disinfects the surface of the skin, anesthetizes. Then he cuts through the scalpel. In the formed pocket introduces the drug, at a depth of not less than 4 centimeters. After this, the surgeon sutures the wound - it imposes the necessary number of stitches.
Sewing an ampoule from alcoholism is done under local anesthesia. If necessary, the doctor may additionally offer painkillers and sedatives for oral administration. Usually, while there is an intervention on sewing from alcoholism, the patient feels neither pain nor discomfort.
Preparations for sewing on alcoholism
Most narcologists are advised to use different drugs for sewing on alcoholism, depending on the degree of dependence. If the patient suffers from strong and prolonged drinking, then the capsule is injected under the skin. If the patient is at a stage of remission from drinking-bouts, the coding is performed by intramuscular injection into the back or buttocks area.
Often the drugs of choice for sewing from alcoholism are Teturam or Naltrexone. In recent years, Antinol, Algominal, has become no less popular.
The most famous and proven time is considered Esperal, Disulfiram and Aquolon Depot.
The funds that are used to sew from alcoholism are known to be numerous. But almost all such agents have one active component - disulfiram.
Disulfiram is implanted subfascially, the effect is usually sufficient for 8 months, after which the stitching should be repeated. Implantable tablets should be sterile, without any damage and impurities.
Disulfiram refers to inhibitors of aldehyde dehydrogenase, an enzyme that converts the product of the metabolism of ethanol to acetic acid. With simultaneous intake of disulfiram and alcohol into the bloodstream, the level of acetic aldehyde greatly increases, which triggers intoxication. The person begins to vomit, heart palpitations increase, blood pressure falls, the head turns, there are fits of heat and shortness of breath. The severity of these signs is dependent on what kind of alcohol the patient drank. In mild cases, the attack lasts ½-1 h, and in severe cases - for several hours. If the level of ethanol in the blood exceeds 100 ml, cardiac and respiratory failure occurs, which can result in the death of the patient.
Judging by the reviews, Esperal is most often used against alcoholism. This drug is deservedly popular and develops a stable negative perception of alcohol. As analogs of this medication are such means as Antabus, Tetlong, Teturam, Torpedo, etc. All known Esperal can be purchased in several dosage forms:
- in tableted form for oral use;
- in the tablet form for subcutaneous injection;
- in a gel form for external application.
The active ingredient Esperal is all the same disulfiram - its amount is 500 mg.
Read from other drops of alcoholism in this article.
Contraindications to the procedure
Before appointing a method of sewing from alcoholism, the doctor will check whether the patient has contraindications to the intervention:
- severe hepatic impairment or severe impairment of renal function;
- propensity to epilepsy;
- pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding;
- mental illness, a state of severe stress;
- severe alcohol intoxication;
- diabetes;
- severe damage to the skin at the site of the intended suture;
- general inflammation - for example, fever, SARS, pneumonia, etc .;
- malignant diseases.
Consequences after the procedure
Stitching from alcoholism involves the presence of a constant concentration of the active drug in the blood - for example, disulfiram. What does it give? The patient has an inadequate and strong reaction to any dose of alcohol. In order for the patient to understand how strong such a reaction is, after sewing, the doctor can offer him to take quite a bit of alcohol - for example, 25 ml. This amount will be enough to fully feel the brunt of the reaction, but not to create a threat to human life.
What is the reaction to alcohol after sewing? The process of strongest intoxication begins: breathing becomes more frequent and more difficult, dyspnea, dizziness, heat attacks occur, the heart rhythm is broken, nausea grows, and vomiting does not bring relief. Further, coordination may worsen, the mind becomes turbid, the visual function disappears. When a large dose of alcohol is used, convulsive seizures appear that resemble an epileptic attack. The aggravation of signs of respiratory and cardiovascular insufficiency can result in a fatal outcome. Often patients who could not resist and took alcohol after sewing die by stroke, heart attack, cerebral edema, acute liver or kidney failure.
Complications after the procedure
As complications after sewing from alcoholism, such manifestations as allergic processes, polyneuritis, headaches, dryness of mucous membranes and the appearance of metallic taste in the oral cavity can be observed.
Rarely develop complications after sewing local localization. For example, if the patient has ignored the need to care for the post-operative sutures, the wound can be festered. If sewing from alcoholism was performed by a person without experience, then more serious consequences are possible - for example, capsule rejection, development of dermatitis.
To avoid these complications, for the procedure of sewing on alcoholism should contact a professional specialist who has experience in this area. Do not forget about the need for postoperative care for the wound surface.
Care after the procedure
If sewing from alcoholism was carried out by injection, then further care, as a rule, is not required. The only thing a doctor can advise is regular visits to psychotherapeutic sessions to prevent nervous breakdowns and depressive disorders.
If the patient has been fully surgical sewing from alcoholism, then for some time it will be necessary to take care of the postoperative wound. After suturing the wound, the doctor must always apply a sterile bandage. This bandage will need to be periodically changed - until the moment of complete healing of the seam. During the first three days you can not wet the wound with water and touch it with your hands. As a rule, when sewing from alcoholism, the doctor prescribes in advance a remedy for the treatment of the wound. It can be a non-alcoholic antiseptic or a disinfectant spray.
After healing the wound from sewing the patient can lead a normal lifestyle, but the use of alcohol now becomes for him a "taboo". In this adaptation period, it is very important that the patient feels the support of native people, and also finds a self-interest that would distract from negative thoughts. It is also important to change the environment of a person, excluding communication with people who drink. Only an integrated approach will allow the patient to quickly forget about his problem.
For most patients, sewing from alcoholism becomes a trigger mechanism for starting a new life, free from drunkenness.