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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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These unmanned aerial vehicles can rapidly deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs), naloxone, epinephrine, and other critical supplies to the scene of an emergency, often faster than traditional ambulances. Technological Advancements in Autonomous EMS One of the most significant developments in autonomous EMS is using drones.

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WA Firefighter Uses Nalaxone to Save Puppy Exposed to Fentanyl

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TNS) A Lacey firefighter saved a puppy exposed to fentanyl by giving it naloxone at the Nisqually Reservation Tuesday morning. Schmidt said Craig assessed the situation and decided to give the puppy a small dose of naloxone that Nisqually police carried. “He Bryce Craig sprang into action to help the puppy. Visit www.theolympian.com.

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Mobile Integrated Health Significantly Reduces Opioid-Related Deaths

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One ambulance district’s Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Division has recently made a big impact in reducing opioid-related overdose deaths in their community by increasing harm-reduction products and therapies. 1 Lincoln County Ambulance District responded to 166 opioid overdose calls in 2022 and 107 opioid overdose calls in 2023.

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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, July 2025

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3 min read Patient Care Podcasts EMS EMT Let's Get It Straight Paramedic Simulation Training as a Strategy for Workforce Retention in EMS Simulation-based training may combat EMS staffing shortages by improving skill retention, reducing burnout and supporting emotional resilience.

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Medetomidine Overdose: Why More Naloxone Is Not the Answer—But Timely Respiratory Support Is

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When combined with fentanyl, it can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, and hemodynamic compromise—and naloxone doesn’t reverse it. For EMTs and paramedics, this growing trend requires a shift in how we recognize and respond to overdose syndromes. What Is Medetomidine? Where Is It Showing Up?

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Unraveling Myths in Mobile Medicine, Part 2: My Interview with Judy Faulkner

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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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CO Will Give $3 Million Grant to Boost Naloxone Supply as Data Shows Drop in Overdose Deaths

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Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post/TNS) Nick Coltrain – The Denver Post DENVER — Colorado will use $3 million from the state’s opioid settlement fund to provide the overdose-reversal drug naloxone to local organizations, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Tuesday.