Remove Definition Remove NARCAN Remove Overdose
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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 is a well-established medication used primarily for reversing opioid overdoses. Traditionally, naloxone has been used in cases of suspected opioid overdose where patients exhibit signs of severe respiratory depression or loss of consciousness (LOC). Today’s study looks at the role of naloxone in OHCA.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

The introduction of Narcan via intranasal administration was a game changer for those agencies in areas where opiates ran rampant. Before BLS, or Basic Life Support, was able to administer Narcan, agencies would have to wait for a MICP unit to arrive on scene to administer the lifesaving medication.

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