Recently, Brett Sholtis (a reporter with WITF) rode along with Captain Tempel as they saved the life of a patient overdosing on Heroin. Captain Tempel’s experience and expertise saved the life of this patient in what is becoming an increasingly common problem facing EMS agencies across the US. Listen here Read more…
After asking a wide variety of Professionals across many disciplines (media, healthcare, public safety, construction), we have found that most individuals believe that EMS began carrying Naloxone (Narcan) in the past few years. This fact its fairly surprising since EMS has been carrying Naloxone (Narcan) to treat our overdose patients Read more…
PA Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine’s Public Standing order for Naloxone Administration and access. You can find a .pdf of this document at health.pa.gov. Standing Order DOH XI. Key Information 1. If you believe, someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, Call 911! 2. Remain with the person until first responders Read more…
Do you know how to use Naloxone (Narcan)? See Chief Baily demonstrate the administration of Naloxone with abc27 New’s Megan Frank HERE If you are obtaining Naloxone for yourself, a loved one or a family member it is important that you read the instructions provided with the Naloxone device before Read more…