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Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services BLS INH Naloxone 2025

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The document is a quality improvement call review form for Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services, specifically for the administration of INH Naloxone under the BLS AMS protocol. It requires details about the patient, vital signs, Naloxone administration, and any complications or hazards encountered during the call. The completed form must be submitted to the EMS Division within 24 hours.

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Begin by filling in the 'Agency' and 'Transporting Ambulance Service' fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for record-keeping.
Enter the 'Call Date' and 'Call Time' to document when the administration occurred.
Provide details of the 'Receiving Hospital' and the name of the 'BLS Provider Administering Naloxone'. Select whether you are an EMT-B or CFR.
Complete the 'Patient Information' section, including age, gender, and initial vital signs. Be thorough to ensure comprehensive patient records.
Document any doses administered and whether times for each administration were recorded. This is critical for quality improvement.
Answer questions regarding hazards, complications, ALS response, and provide any additional comments on the back of the form if necessary.

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Are first responders required to carry Narcan?

The National Drug Control Strategy has called for equipping first responders to recognize and manage overdoses since 2010, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy has stated that naloxone should be in the patrol cars of every law enforcement professional across the nation.12 Although these first responders in

Is naloxone part of BLS?

Naloxone is part of the BLS algorithm in cardiac arrest where opioids are suspected; however, effective compressions, ventilations and defibrillation take priority. For the spontaneously breathing patient, EtCO2 and respiratory rate should guide whether naloxone is required.

In what form must naloxone for BLS administration be supplied?

There are two options for BLS providers to administer Naloxone. One option is intranasal: administer 2 mg Naloxone using a mucosal atomizer device. The other option is intramuscular by autoinjector: administer 0.4 mg Naloxone using the autoinjector.

Do EMTs carry Narcan?

Currently, there is no Federal Standing Order authorizing the access to naloxone. As a result, access to naloxone is controlled individually in each state. However, all 50 states have laws that allow individuals to obtain access to naloxone. The most common authorization is through a State Standing Order.

Can BLS give Narcan?

Naloxone is a life-saving medication used in Basic Life Support (BLS) to reverse opioid overdoses, commonly administered via intranasal spray (simple, fast, needle-free) or intramuscular injection (precise dosing, requires training).

Do all first responders carry Narcan?

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Carrying naloxone provides an extra layer of protection for those at a higher risk for overdose. Although most professional first responders and emergency departments carry naloxone, they may not arrive in time to reverse an opioid overdose.

Who is required to carry Narcan?

Twenty-four states legally allow intermediate EMS (AEMT and EMT-I) and paramedics to carry and administer naloxone. Five states allow all levels of EMS aside from EMR to carry and administer naloxone, and 19 states allow all levels of first responders to carry and dispense the drug.