Overdose

Also On Jems Thumb

Young Patient is Unresponsive with a Slow Heart Rate

A 3-year-old is unresponsive with a slow heart rate and no respiratory problems.

Posted Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Also On Jems Thumb

Is Nebulized Naloxone a Safe & Effective Treatment for Suspected Opioid Overdose?

Retrospective analysis of cases of naloxone administration via a nebulizer supports its use as a treatment for suspected opioid overdose.

Posted Friday, December 7, 2012

CDC: Painkiller Overdose Deaths Tripled Over a Decade

OxyContin, Vicodin and methadone contributed to the deaths of nearly 15,000 people in 2008.

Posted Tuesday, November 1, 2011

One Dead, 10 Hospitalized In Minnesota Mass Overdose

19-year-old was placed on life support.

Posted Friday, March 18, 2011

Utah Medics Concerned About Heroin Overdoses

In at least half the cases the victims died

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010


Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS


Get JEMS in Your Inbox

 

Fire EMS Blogs


Blogger Browser

 

EMS Airway Clinic

Innovation & Progress

Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
More >

Multimedia Thumb

Several Sickened in Maryland Group Home

Eight evacuated from Maryland group home.
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

Alabama Medics Injured in Accident

Vehicle pulled out in front of Birmingham ambulance.
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

Philly Paramedics Attacked by Man Hit by Car

Philly paramedics stabbed by man hit by car.
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

FDNY EMT/Dispatcher Stays on Phone for Eight Hours with Victim

Thomas’s slurred speech made it hard to be understood.
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens

A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
More >


Multimedia Thumb

Philadelphia Building Collapse

As many as eight to 12 people trapped or injured.
More >


Multimedia Thumb

Hands On June 2013

Check out the latest products and innovations in JEMS.
More >


Multimedia Thumb

LMA MAD Nasal™

Needle-free intranasal drug delivery.
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire

Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013

AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
Watch It >


Multimedia Thumb

Braun Ambulances' EZ Door Forward

Helps to create a safer ambulance module.
Watch It >


More Product Videos >