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SGEM#453: I Can’t Go For That – No, No Narcan for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Naloxone and Patient Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in California. He currently practices emergency medicine in New Mexico in the ED, in the field with EMS and with the UNM Lifeguard Air Emergency Services. Your partner asks if you want to administer naloxone as well. JAMA Network Open.

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Preventative Care Strategies for Healthier Communities

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After reviewing over 12 million EMS incidents that took place in 2023 , the 2024 ESO EMS Index highlights two critical areas that demand attention: Early CPR and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The importance of early CPR The earlier CPR is performed, the better the outcome. Gender disparities were also found.

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Lab Case 195

EMergucate

50 year old male presents to ED after a heroin OD. The patient had CPR on scene and responded to … Continue reading →

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

EMDocs

This post will focus on the key parts of the guideline that affect ED evaluation and management. Naloxone administration may reverse respiratory arrest, preventing progression to cardiac arrest. Editorial Comment: Naloxone first, flumazenil only for pure benzo’s (e.g., Top 10 Take Home Pearls 1. COR No Benefit, LOE C-EO.