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The opioid epidemic is an ongoing public health emergency that stresses EMS system resources and challenges EMS providers, especially in hard-hit areas. The EMS1 opioids topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and analysis about the growing epidemic of opioid addiction and how it’s impacting EMS agencies, personnel and leaders around the world.

    Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients
    Dr. Jerry Snow shares xylazine pharmacology, treatment tips and high-dose naloxone implications
    Focusing on observed behavior will help protect both the individuals needing assistance and the officers responding to the situation
    Once a patient is given the drug, the Seattle Fire Department’s Health 99 team — firefighters and case workers dedicated to overdose calls — steps in to connect patients with services such as treatment centers
    Portland’s Crisis & Sobering Center falls victim to city, county conflicts, funding competition and debate on behavioral health priorities
    Study found the 8-milligram naloxone spray did not provide added benefit but did cause vomiting, more side effects
    Coroner’s staff arrived after the Springfield Township paramedics left the scene and found the woman trying to breathe
    Public drug use leads to some lawmakers wanting to recriminalize small possession amounts
    MATTERS has installed 13 machines so far an plans to install 15 more
    Over $40M was given to cities, towns but only 5% was spent at the end of the fiscal year
    Paramedic in Coveralls Using Tablet Computer to Check the Diagnosis for the Injured Patient on the Way to Hospital. Emergency Medical Care Assistants Puts a Ventilation Mask in an Ambulance.
    COVID-19 pandemic increased substance use, burnout among first responders, study finds
    The study investigated how burnout influenced the relationships between work stress, workplace support measures, COVID-specific assistance strategies and potentially harmful substance use
    A surge in fentanyl deaths has become a top legislative issue in both states to
    The report showed that fentanyl was found in 93% of all opioid-related overdose deaths
    Gov. Inslee’s administration is also looking at state regulations to allow paramedics to administer initial opioid disorder treatment doses to overdose victims
    Chief David Lewis and Kyle Gaines join the podcast to discuss a successful MIH initiative getting patients to treatment counselors
    Reach out for help today so you can fill your cup and continue providing the outstanding care your patients deserve
    Eight patients were treated with naloxone after fire and EMS personnel were called to the North Park Blocks in Portland
    Five Portland children have died due to suspected fentanyl exposure since June
    The Justice Department is sending out over $3M to support mentoring for at-risk young people and increase access to naloxone.
    The pilot program that launched Health 99 has seen patients overdosing multiple times due to a lack of treatment options
    Learn how the Philadelphia Fire Department redefined service delivery, funding and success
    The number of people who died of overdoses in Denver public spaces more than tripled between 2018 and 2022, data shows
    Three other children exhibited symptoms of opioid intoxication and were treated with Narcan by first responders on scene
    First responders were called to the daycare on reports of three unconscious children
    Increase in public deaths leaves individuals to consider carrying naloxone and businesses training employees on how to respond to overdoses
    King County fentanyl deaths stand at 704 with four month left compared to 712 in 2022
    The opioid overdose-reversing drug is expected to be available at pharmacies nationally and online
    Is your agency in compliance with requirements? How can you protect yourself and your staff from the fallout of drug diversion?