/naloxone Naloxone en-US Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ Here's an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications Mon, 06 May 2024 19:07:07 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ /naloxone/research-analysis-is-8-mg-of-naloxone-better-than-4-mg Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:06:22 GMT /naloxone/research-analysis-is-8-mg-of-naloxone-better-than-4-mg /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ Here's an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications Mon, 06 May 2024 19:07:07 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ /overdose/9-dead-dozens-treated-in-unusual-spike-of-overdoses-in-texas-capital Austin-Travis County EMS Assistant Chief Steve White said at least 65 people were treated between Monday and Wednesday Thu, 02 May 2024 16:03:24 GMT /overdose/9-dead-dozens-treated-in-unusual-spike-of-overdoses-in-texas-capital /naloxone/calif-initiative-will-supply-first-responders-universities-with-free-naloxone CalRx's Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:45:06 GMT /naloxone/calif-initiative-will-supply-first-responders-universities-with-free-naloxone /narcan/initiative-gives-over-2-000-narcan-kits-to-mass-county-first-responders Overdose kits have been distributed to first responders in 11 communities in Hampden County Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:11:52 GMT /narcan/initiative-gives-over-2-000-narcan-kits-to-mass-county-first-responders /EMS-grants/ohio-invests-4m-in-grants-to-help-first-responders-battle-overdoses Grants distributed over the next two years will be used by first responders in communities with high overdose rates Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT /EMS-grants/ohio-invests-4m-in-grants-to-help-first-responders-battle-overdoses /addiction/fla-paramedic-highlights-positive-effects-of-buprenorphine Ocala Fire Captain Jesse Blaire was skeptical about the benefits of buprenorphine Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /addiction/fla-paramedic-highlights-positive-effects-of-buprenorphine /investigation/ohio-paramedics-fired-after-incorrectly-declaring-woman-dead Two Springfield Township medics have been fired; the fire chief and assistant chief remain on leave Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:12:38 GMT /investigation/ohio-paramedics-fired-after-incorrectly-declaring-woman-dead /overdose/ohio-ems-to-begin-reporting-non-fatal-overdoses-to-the-state Ohio plans to use the data to strategize allocations of resources, including treatment referrals and the distribution of fentanyl test strips and free naloxone Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:04:42 GMT /overdose/ohio-ems-to-begin-reporting-non-fatal-overdoses-to-the-state /overdose/pilot-program-allows-seattle-paramedics-to-administer-buprenorphine-for-drug-overdoses-on-scene Once a patient is given the drug, the Seattle Fire Department's Health 99 team — firefighters and case workers dedicated to overdose calls — steps in to connect patients with services such as treatment centers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:39:35 GMT /overdose/pilot-program-allows-seattle-paramedics-to-administer-buprenorphine-for-drug-overdoses-on-scene /medical-treatment/wis-fd-medics-now-carrying-buprenorphine Madison Fire Department paramedics will now be able to administer buprenorphine Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:54:22 GMT /medical-treatment/wis-fd-medics-now-carrying-buprenorphine /naloxone/research-analysis-is-8-mg-of-naloxone-better-than-4-mg Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:06:22 GMT /naloxone/research-analysis-is-8-mg-of-naloxone-better-than-4-mg /naloxone/research-finds-high-dose-naloxone-did-not-save-more-lives Study found the 8-milligram naloxone spray did not provide added benefit but did cause vomiting, more side effects Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:16:41 GMT /naloxone/research-finds-high-dose-naloxone-did-not-save-more-lives /pharmacology/mchd-paramedic-podcast-xylazine-update Dr. Jerry Snow shares xylazine pharmacology, treatment tips and high-dose naloxone implications Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:12:41 GMT /pharmacology/mchd-paramedic-podcast-xylazine-update /legal/ohio-fire-chief-assistant-chief-medics-on-leave-after-accidentally-declaring-patient-dead Coroner's staff arrived after the Springfield Township paramedics left the scene and found the woman trying to breathe Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:58:55 GMT /legal/ohio-fire-chief-assistant-chief-medics-on-leave-after-accidentally-declaring-patient-dead /narcan/substance-abuse-treatment-organization-places-narcan-vending-machines-in-western-ny MATTERS has installed 13 machines so far an plans to install 15 more Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:37:50 GMT /narcan/substance-abuse-treatment-organization-places-narcan-vending-machines-in-western-ny /ems-trend-report/ems-trend-survey-seeks-providers-input-for-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-report The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:55:15 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-trend-survey-seeks-providers-input-for-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-report /fentanyl/ore-wash-struggle-as-fentanyl-crisis-grows A surge in fentanyl deaths has become a top legislative issue in both states to Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT /fentanyl/ore-wash-struggle-as-fentanyl-crisis-grows /narcan/mich-county-posts-narcan-boxes-to-combat-opioid-overdoses Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT /narcan/mich-county-posts-narcan-boxes-to-combat-opioid-overdoses /overdose/articles/ore-first-responders-rescue-8-in-suspected-fentanyl-overdose-dUthcbYwMyyUwYSp/ Eight patients were treated with naloxone after fire and EMS personnel were called to the North Park Blocks in Portland Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:29:43 GMT /overdose/articles/ore-first-responders-rescue-8-in-suspected-fentanyl-overdose-dUthcbYwMyyUwYSp/ /fentanyl/articles/families-of-those-killed-by-fentanyl-gather-at-dea-fjlCanm99ouwiJUV/ The Justice Department is sending out over $3M to support mentoring for at-risk young people and increase access to naloxone. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:52:11 GMT /fentanyl/articles/families-of-those-killed-by-fentanyl-gather-at-dea-fjlCanm99ouwiJUV/ /opioids/articles/public-ods-force-denver-bystanders-to-increasingly-act-as-first-responders-F3as5PXLRZT5ARK5/ The number of people who died of overdoses in Denver public spaces more than tripled between 2018 and 2022, data shows Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:47:13 GMT /opioids/articles/public-ods-force-denver-bystanders-to-increasingly-act-as-first-responders-F3as5PXLRZT5ARK5/ /opioids/articles/kilogram-of-fentanyl-found-in-ny-day-care-center-where-toddler-allegedly-overdosed-P5xeSXcA3c9TtO41/ Three other children exhibited symptoms of opioid intoxication and were treated with Narcan by first responders on scene Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:28:37 GMT /opioids/articles/kilogram-of-fentanyl-found-in-ny-day-care-center-where-toddler-allegedly-overdosed-P5xeSXcA3c9TtO41/ /opioids/articles/1-child-dead-3-hospitalized-in-suspected-opioid-exposure-at-daycare-wxPzh5snjWyq44ak/ First responders were called to the daycare on reports of three unconscious children Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:38:32 GMT /opioids/articles/1-child-dead-3-hospitalized-in-suspected-opioid-exposure-at-daycare-wxPzh5snjWyq44ak/ /overdose/articles/denver-citizens-businesses-consider-increased-intervention-as-public-od-deaths-rise-Zt3WjKt2tYhIzONf/ Increase in public deaths leaves individuals to consider carrying naloxone and businesses training employees on how to respond to overdoses Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:23:22 GMT /overdose/articles/denver-citizens-businesses-consider-increased-intervention-as-public-od-deaths-rise-Zt3WjKt2tYhIzONf/ /narcan/articles/over-the-counter-narcan-is-hitting-shelves-in-september-ARpQMnRmYvBSIsZh/ The opioid overdose-reversing drug is expected to be available at pharmacies nationally and online Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:12:27 GMT /narcan/articles/over-the-counter-narcan-is-hitting-shelves-in-september-ARpQMnRmYvBSIsZh/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications Mon, 06 May 2024 19:07:07 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ Here's an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ /naloxone/articles/the-post-naloxone-patient-optimizing-opioid-overdose-refusals-qkFuzWaLtbqcAjxe/ Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:57:23 GMT /naloxone/articles/the-post-naloxone-patient-optimizing-opioid-overdose-refusals-qkFuzWaLtbqcAjxe/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-opioid-overdose-and-respiratory-compromise-jFdzhr6HkGulVZB9/ EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses Sat, 09 Jan 2016 00:43:01 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-opioid-overdose-and-respiratory-compromise-jFdzhr6HkGulVZB9/ /fentanyl/articles/8-deadly-forms-of-fentanyl-PqNz8Rjy0dl8vrMm/ What each form of fentanyl means for the user and first responder Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:29:51 GMT /fentanyl/articles/8-deadly-forms-of-fentanyl-PqNz8Rjy0dl8vrMm/