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Inside EMS Podcast: Why EMS should treat opioid exposure as a hazmat scene

Our co-hosts are joined by Art Hsieh to discuss an article on carfentanil exposure

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In this Inside EMS Podcast episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Art Hsieh, a member of the EMS1 Editorial Advisory Board and columnist, to discuss his latest article on carfentanil exposure. With the potency of this drug, does EMS have to consider exposure as well as making these hazmat scenes? Join the discussion and sound off in the comments.

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