/substance-abuse Substance Abuse en-US Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:01:18 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/the-3-golden-rules-for-handling-drunk-patients-Ki8yG5T6p2BmKWyj/ Here's how to stay out of harm's way and minimize the risk of injury when transporting a drunk patient in the ambulance. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:01:18 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/the-3-golden-rules-for-handling-drunk-patients-Ki8yG5T6p2BmKWyj/ /patient-handling/articles/alcohol-related-calls-7-reminders-for-ems-providers-EYbGTBWMGYN6buiH/ Keep these tips from EMS educator and paramedic Art Hsieh in mind when you encounter a patient (or friend) who is alcohol intoxicated. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:42:23 GMT /patient-handling/articles/alcohol-related-calls-7-reminders-for-ems-providers-EYbGTBWMGYN6buiH/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /ems-assaults/articles/the-3-golden-rules-for-handling-drunk-patients-Ki8yG5T6p2BmKWyj/ Here's how to stay out of harm's way and minimize the risk of injury when transporting a drunk patient in the ambulance. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:01:18 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/the-3-golden-rules-for-handling-drunk-patients-Ki8yG5T6p2BmKWyj/ /patient-handling/articles/alcohol-related-calls-7-reminders-for-ems-providers-EYbGTBWMGYN6buiH/ Keep these tips from EMS educator and paramedic Art Hsieh in mind when you encounter a patient (or friend) who is alcohol intoxicated. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:42:23 GMT /patient-handling/articles/alcohol-related-calls-7-reminders-for-ems-providers-EYbGTBWMGYN6buiH/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /naloxone/mich-fd-pd-begin-leave-behind-narcan-program Birmingham's first responders teamed up with community healthcare partners to reduce deaths due to overdose Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:43:38 GMT /naloxone/mich-fd-pd-begin-leave-behind-narcan-program /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-training-and-education/study-finds-naloxone-significantly-improves-outcomes-in-opioid-related-cardiac-arrests-even-without-a-pulse UC Davis Health researchers found an association between the use of naloxone and both the return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital discharge Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:43:31 GMT /ems-training-and-education/study-finds-naloxone-significantly-improves-outcomes-in-opioid-related-cardiac-arrests-even-without-a-pulse /ems-products/inventory/management/modern-solutions-for-medication-management-ebook An app-based approach simplifies operations for crews while boosting drug security Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:08:29 GMT /ems-products/inventory/management/modern-solutions-for-medication-management-ebook /substance-abuse/mass-city-officials-see-increase-in-overdoses-containing-veterinary-sedative The presence of medetomidine was found in the systems of those who overdosed Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/mass-city-officials-see-increase-in-overdoses-containing-veterinary-sedative /substance-abuse/la-officials-see-a-decline-in-overdose-deaths Overdose deaths in Baton Rouge spiked during the COVID-pandemic and are now on a decline Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:52:07 GMT /substance-abuse/la-officials-see-a-decline-in-overdose-deaths /ethics/fla-medical-director-and-ems-chief-indicted-in-stolen-drugs-investigation Two officials with Monroe County's Trauma Star air ambulance service were indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges centered on stolen drugs Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:44:00 GMT /ethics/fla-medical-director-and-ems-chief-indicted-in-stolen-drugs-investigation /substance-abuse/n-j-county-sees-40-drop-in-overdose-deaths-in-2024 Camden County officials said the decline is likely due to outreach efforts and agency collaborations Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:46:16 GMT /substance-abuse/n-j-county-sees-40-drop-in-overdose-deaths-in-2024 /naloxone/colo-fd-launches-leave-behind-narcan-program The Colorado Springs Fire Department is using grant funding to purchase and place 500 Narcan kits on apparatus and be available to AMR Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:51:47 GMT /naloxone/colo-fd-launches-leave-behind-narcan-program /naloxone/wash-fd-sees-drop-in-overdoses-with-leave-behind-narcan-program The Vancouver Fire Department's leave-behind program aims to reduce second overdoses among patients who initially refused treatment Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:18:39 GMT /naloxone/wash-fd-sees-drop-in-overdoses-with-leave-behind-narcan-program /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds Legislators look at the limited ways opioid settlement funds can be spent across the state Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:14:37 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds /substance-abuse/data-shows-overdoses-in-seattle-on-the-decline Seattle Fire Department medics responded to 253 overdoses in June 2024 compared to 386 in 2023 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/data-shows-overdoses-in-seattle-on-the-decline /substance-abuse/pa-ems-launches-overdose-pilot-program-aimed-at-transport-refusals Plum EMS is working to get overdose patients who refuse transport to the hospital into treatment programs Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:17:40 GMT /substance-abuse/pa-ems-launches-overdose-pilot-program-aimed-at-transport-refusals /ems-training/articles/training-day-10-ems-pediatric-tabletop-exercises-o2ma7pmb1dTFYWr3/ Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:05 GMT /ems-training/articles/training-day-10-ems-pediatric-tabletop-exercises-o2ma7pmb1dTFYWr3/ /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ Alcohol, fireworks, parades and concerts to celebrate the Independence Day holiday can increase the risk of violent patient encounters to EMTs, paramedics Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:48 GMT /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ /substance-abuse/tackling-overdoses-with-real-time-data How communities are saving lives by understanding where and when overdoses occur Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:21:17 GMT /substance-abuse/tackling-overdoses-with-real-time-data /ems-products/fentanyl-protection/articles/how-to-buy-fentanyl-protection-products-ebook-F5BPAT4HGPr8ueaf/ Download this 91ÊÓƵ fentanyl protection products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:21:38 GMT /ems-products/fentanyl-protection/articles/how-to-buy-fentanyl-protection-products-ebook-F5BPAT4HGPr8ueaf/ /substance-abuse/ky-overdose-deaths-drop-nearly-10-in-second-straight-annual-decline Fentanyl accounted for 79% of overdose deaths in 2023 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:51:06 GMT /substance-abuse/ky-overdose-deaths-drop-nearly-10-in-second-straight-annual-decline /ems-products/ePCR-Electronic-Patient-Care-Reporting/annual-ems-index-looks-at-performance-on-key-issues How is your agency faring on these important metrics? Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:55:08 GMT /ems-products/ePCR-Electronic-Patient-Care-Reporting/annual-ems-index-looks-at-performance-on-key-issues /substance-abuse/wash-mayor-declares-citywide-emergency-over-od-hotspot Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown's move will add patrols to an area where drug users openly smoke fentanyl Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:00:29 GMT /substance-abuse/wash-mayor-declares-citywide-emergency-over-od-hotspot /naloxone/texas-county-increases-supply-of-narcan-after-spike-in-overdoses Austin-Travis County EMS personnel responded to at least 65 overdose calls over three days in May Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:23 GMT /naloxone/texas-county-increases-supply-of-narcan-after-spike-in-overdoses /legislation-funding/bill-criminalizing-the-possession-of-xylazine-heads-to-pa-governor Legislation aims to classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug Sun, 12 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-criminalizing-the-possession-of-xylazine-heads-to-pa-governor /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-stop-the-fentanyl-madness Steve Whitehead tells you everything you need to know to keep yourself safe from accidental fentanyl exposure Wed, 08 May 2024 16:07:01 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-stop-the-fentanyl-madness /dispatchers/calif-dispatcher-dies-in-crash-with-suspected-dui-driver-on-the-way-to-work Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 3 years Tue, 07 May 2024 14:14:47 GMT /dispatchers/calif-dispatcher-dies-in-crash-with-suspected-dui-driver-on-the-way-to-work /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds Legislators look at the limited ways opioid settlement funds can be spent across the state Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:14:37 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications Mon, 06 May 2024 19:07:07 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/