JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

This includes ‘naloxone wake-up’ calls. Many times, when EMS providers administer naloxone to unconscious and apneic overdose patients, the patient becomes conscious, complaining of withdrawal symptoms induced by the use of naloxone. Also included within these kids is a local resource guide for help with SUD/OUD.

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JEMS

JUNE 13, 2025

When combined with fentanyl, it can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, and hemodynamic compromise—and naloxone doesn’t reverse it. But unlike opioids, it does not respond to naloxone—a critical limitation in prehospital care. Medetomidine acts independently of the opioid receptors and cannot be reversed by naloxone.

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JEMS

JUNE 16, 2025

15 min read Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine News News Feed Community Paramedic Headlines News Feed Oregon Medetomidine Overdose: Why More Naloxone Is Not the Answer—But Timely Respiratory Support Is A new nonopioid sedative, medetomidine, is rapidly becoming the next adulterant of concern in illicit drug supply.

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