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SGEM#179: Chase the Dragon and Naloxone

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[display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. Do heroin overdose patients require observation after receiving naloxone? display_podcast] Date: May 19th, 2017 Reference: Willman et al. Do heroin overdose patients require observation after receiving naloxone? Clinical Toxicology 2017.

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2023 AHA Update on Management Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning

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Naloxone administration may reverse respiratory arrest, preventing progression to cardiac arrest. Editorial Comment: Naloxone first, flumazenil only for pure benzo’s (e.g., Editorial Comment : Use standard BLS/ALS measures, especially if in cardiac arrest. COR No Benefit, LOE C-EO. COR Harm, LOE B-R.