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Physiological Changes in the Body During Heroin Use Include a Release

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Physiological changes in the body during heroin use include a release of histamine in the bloodstream,respiratory depression,and increased blood pressure.


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Nasotracheal Suctioning

A medical procedure to remove secretions from the trachea through the nose to maintain airway patency.

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen carried by the red blood cells in the bloodstream, crucial for metabolic processes.

Nasal Bleeding

The loss of blood from the tissue lining the nose, commonly known as a nosebleed.

Airway Obstruction

A blockage in the air passages that can impede normal breathing.

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