Medetomidine Overdose: Why More Naloxone Is Not the Answer—But Timely Respiratory Support Is
JEMS
JUNE 13, 2025
For EMTs and paramedics, this growing trend requires a shift in how we recognize and respond to overdose syndromes. Communicate with Emergency Department teams: Let them know if you suspect medetomidine exposure, especially in cases of incomplete naloxone response or bradycardia. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 15(21), 3874–3883.
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