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Originally Posted by rubecube
Yeah, I wonder how much of an impact naloxone kits and test strips have had. Even when I walk down Pandora, most of the people who are using out in the open are also carrying naloxone with them. Although, naloxone is still probably captured because it would also likely show up in drug poisoning stats due to EMTs eventually being involved.
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I gave CPR to a homeless person who was having an overdose. He was sitting on bench and did a faceplant onto the concrete. He was totally unresponsive and taking one breath (more of a gasp) every 15-20 seconds or so. I gave him CPR for about 10-15 minutes before the firetruck arrived.
They administered Naloxone so quickly that I didn't even see it. The guy was up and talking instantly. Craziest thing I've ever seen. The whole process from the firetruck arriving to him being up and talking like nothing had happened was less than 5 seconds.
I saw the firemen arrive. Went to put away my phone, as I'd been on the call with 911 who were giving me instructions, then I looked back and he was up and talking like nothing had happened. Absolutely mind blowing. The guy refused to go the hospital and just walked away on his own.