We need Narcan apparently.
07-16-2019, 06:38 PM
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The thing about Narcan is that it only makes revival easier. If someone ODs on an opiate/opioid, all Narcan does is block the opioid receptors. An opioid OD slows their breathing and heart rate to below what is needed to live, so simply providing oxygen and CPR will keep them alive. Narcan allows the person to breathe themselves, negating the need for CPR. It's a good drug, but it's not magic. Also, someone who is revived from an OD by Narcan is not only likely to become violent when they wake up, but the effect also wears off causing a seondary OD.
Giving Narcan to someone who doesn't need it is simply wasting it. It will do nothing to someone not under the influence of an opioid.
Originally Posted by Meow1215
What about the fatal from administering an unnecessary drug? FAs are not doctors, paramedics, or EMTs. Put it in the medical kit? Sure, why not? But it’s not the cabin crews responsibility to diagnose an OD and administer treatment.
07-16-2019, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
Jill Filipovic is a certified left wing nutjob who is an opinion columnist at CNN.
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