NCOAE

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Depending on the state, EMTs are authorized to administer 10 to 20 different medications, including epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction, narcan for an overdose, or albuterol for an asthma attack. Basic anatomy and physiology, what causes common diseases like diabetes and asthma, and how to treat emergencies associated with them.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Narcan was not given at the scene. The patient was a 20-something woman who was found poorly responsive with altered mental status in her car. Numerous needles from self-injection of opioids were found in the car. There was no indication of hyperkalemia.

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Mile High Ambulance

DECEMBER 14, 2017

We slammed 2 of Narcan on this last guy, you should’ve seen the amount of puke.” This is a personal peeve of a lot of folks, myself included. There is no better way to make me never trust you as a provider or distrust your medical practices than if you practice punitive medicine. “We Or, “This guy was being an a **e so we started a 14G.”

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EM Basic

MARCH 13, 2019

This police officer “had his life saved” with narcan in this dramatic body camera footage…the substance was later found to be methamphetamine… Below is the script of the podcast edited into the form of a blog post in case you are interested in reading it instead of listening to the podcast.

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Naloxone Overdose First Responder NARCAN 52

EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

The Accu-Chek was 214, and there was no response to empiric Narcan administration. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) had been initiated and on arrival at the ED, the patient was found to have Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA).

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ALiEM

JANUARY 6, 2025

No, xylazine is a non-narcotic drug and is not an opioid, thus, Narcan will not specifically reverse acute xylazine intoxication. Thus, Narcan is reasonable to administer in the setting of a suspected overdose since the patients presentation can be due to combined use. However, fentanyl is the most common drug combined with xylazine.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In the acute setting, it is postulated that withdrawal may be brought on by the rapid reversal and displacement of opioid receptors from drugs such as naloxone (Narcan). That is, they experienced nausea, vomiting, chills, myalgias, and diarrhea. 6,8,9 Dr.

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Peter Canning

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Yes-21% No-79% Naloxone Cost Narcan generally retailed for $44.99. Narcan) and generic alternatives to provide affordable options. Over the Counter (OTC) Naloxone Recommendations for Consumers Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdose. Walgreens sold a generic Naloxone for $34.99.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 15, 2025

New Britain sees significant drop in opioid deaths with Narcan training, social services New Britain is reporting a 50% drop in the last 12 months through September. Impressive. I responded to my first overdose in months last week (I only work once a week).

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 26, 2025

She is given fentanyl test strips and take home Narcan just in case. Two students accidently overdose on fentanyl contaminated Xanax that they acquired to help sleep after a long caffeine fueled study session, one to likely death and the other to a second chance. Thanks for doing this in the show.

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NARCAN Overdose EMT EMT 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 22, 2025

PMID: 19731165] Product Information: Narcan(R), naloxone. Intranasal Naloxone is a Viable Alternative to Intravenous Naloxone for Prehospital Narcotic Overdose. Prehosp Emerg Care , 2009, 13(4):512-5. Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA, 2001. Goldfrank L, Weisman RS, Errick JK, Lo MW. Ann Emerg Med. 1986;15(5):566-570.

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Naloxone E-9-1-1 Overdose NARCAN 96