HSA's specialised system can automatically scan internet 24/7 for vape listings
The Health Sciences Authority is closely monitoring the use of e-vaporisers, or vapes to consume etomidate, a fast-acting anaesthetic used for medical procedures. The HSA warned that inhaling it directly into the lungs can cause side effects, such as spasms, breathing issues and seizures. Cases involving the drug are up by more than four times so far this year, compared with the whole of last year. Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, Aslam Shah takes an exclusive look at the agency's enforcement efforts.
The Health Sciences Authority is closely monitoring the use of e-vaporisers, or vapes to consume etomidate, a fast-acting anaesthetic used for medical procedures. The HSA warned that inhaling it directly into the lungs can cause side effects, such as spasms, breathing issues and seizures. Cases involving the drug are up by more than four times so far this year, compared with the whole of last year. Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, Aslam Shah takes an exclusive look at the agency's enforcement efforts.
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