The fight against the crisis surrounding fentanyl deaths and overdoses continues to unfold. Now experts are showing how quick action can save lives. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more from Fort Worth.
“There is actually a shortage of Narcan across the state and across the country. So, we were able to secure a small amount for today's event,” Wagner said.aims to eliminate preventable harm due to fentanyl overdose.
According to Dr. John Mills, Chief Medical Officer for UNT’s Health Science Center’s Correctional Medicine Program, the first step is to assess the patient’s symptoms and surroundings. “Once you make the assumption that they've had an opioid overdose, you try to lay them on the ground, gently tip their head back,” Mills said."Just like any other nasal spray, you know, compress the plunger and then reassess the patient. If it's opioid overdose, they should start waking right up.”
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