OBJECTIVE: Growing rates of opioid abuse and overdose throughout the nation have lead some community organizations to develop naloxone administration programs. METHODS: In Pitt County North Carolina, two of our law enforcement agencies were trained in the identification of opioid overdose and use of naloxone therapy. RESULTS: Attributed partially to introduction of fentanyl into the illicit drug market, our community experienced a 48-hour period in which officers successfully deployed five doses of antagonist medication to four individuals. CONCLUSION: This article presents case descriptions demonstrating the feasibility and safety of law enforcement naloxone programs.
OBJECTIVE: Growing rates of opioid abuse and overdose throughout the nation have lead some community organizations to develop naloxone administration programs. METHODS: In Pitt County North Carolina, two of our law enforcement agencies were trained in the identification of opioid overdose and use of naloxone therapy. RESULTS: Attributed partially to introduction of fentanyl into the illicit drug market, our community experienced a 48-hour period in which officers successfully deployed five doses of antagonist medication to four individuals. CONCLUSION: This article presents case descriptions demonstrating the feasibility and safety of law enforcement naloxone programs.
Authors: Elinore J Kaufman; Sara F Jacoby; Catherine E Sharoky; Brendan G Carr; M Kit Delgado; Patrick M Reilly; Daniel N Holena Journal: Prehosp Emerg Care Date: 2017-06-29 Impact factor: 3.077
Authors: Mark Faul; Peter Lurie; Jeremiah M Kinsman; Michael W Dailey; Charmaine Crabaugh; Scott M Sasser Journal: Prehosp Emerg Care Date: 2017-05-08 Impact factor: 3.077