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Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
MCHD medical directors discuss three promising treatments for COVID-19, return to work guidance and complications presenting in pediatric patients
Many have been pushing for the widespread disbursement of the drug to administer to overdosing addicts before they’re taken to the hospital
The U.S. House passed legislation this year that would give states that come up with policies to make epinephrine available in schools special preference when they apply for asthma-related grants
One of the ill victims was also violent, and five firefighters assisted the paramedic in restraining the man
The only people looking for heroes on transfer calls of critically ill patients are attorneys
He forged federal forms and signatures to get morphine, meperidine and Demerol
The drug is known as Krokodil, and it’s extremely popular in Russia; some users develop sores that resemble alligator skin
Molly has been linked to two deaths in New York on Aug. 31 during an electronic music festival
The drug, tranexamic acid, works to reduce bleeding and could be a life-saver for patients losing blood on long trips to the hospital
A former paramedic with Carter County EMS suspected of stealing narcotics
The CDC warning on acetyl fentanyl comes as officials in Boston and New York City seek the causes of three fatal overdoses in the past week
He injected himself with powerful painkillers like Morphine, Dilaudid, Fentanyl and Versed, and then replaced the syringes with a saline solution
Police say the infant immediately tensed up and was later treated at a hospital and has now recovered
The IPC has reported 25 overdose cases and one death related to the use of these drugs since June
Cross contamination isn’t suspected but is also possible
Tests found evidence of heroin and methadone in the remaining liquid in the baby bottle
More than 300 medicines crucial to treating cancer, infections, cardiac arrest, premature infants, pain, and more are in short supply
The chief nursing officer said there were more than 100 overdose patients
Kenneth Wade Cosh, 47, faces multiple drug-related charges
The drug, tranexamic acid, is used to prevent someone from bleeding to death
She injected her 5-year-old daughter with methamphetamine and amphetamine
Police department issued a press release seeking any information from the public about the burglary and theft, including about any suspicious vehicles or people
The investigation began last month when police began looking into the disappearance of drugs like morphine and fentanyl
Meth has become a scourge in some states with addictions spreading like wildfire