Epinephrine Naloxone Overdose 
ALiEM
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Recently, xylazine has gained attention in the media with increasing reports of xylazine-related overdose deaths in patients. When combined with illicit opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, xylazine may increase the risk of fatal overdose given the augmented sedation and respiratory depression effects [2]. Published May 2023.
Peter Canning
JANUARY 14, 2024
Here are some of the highlights: EMRs and EMTs may administer Naloxone IM in a dose of 0.4 Paramedics may administer buprenorphine to patient in precipitated withdrawal following naloxone resuscitation provided the patient meets required criteria and agrees to hospital transport.* AEMTs may administer epinephrine IV in cardiac arrest.*
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