10/05/2022
Especially given the stories we're all hearing in the news lately about this insanely destructive trend that's killing so many, this is wonderful information!
I would encourage everyone to have Naloxone on hand because you simply never know if you'll be in a situation to save someone's life! Just as I encourage everyone to have Plan B as we all know so many women and girls that may not have access to it and unfortunately in the world we live in, you cannot predict who or when you might be able to help!
I also can't stress enough the importance of people remembering that one size does NOT fit all, with anything you can think of! Fentanyl is flat out deadly in huge numbers right now, absolutely no doubt about this, and also if you're in a horrible accident, sustain a severe injury or burn, or are in a situation causing incredibly high levels of pain, Tylenol or Ibuprofen just simply aren't appropriate!
Newsworthy stories about pharmaceutical misuse and abuse can add an extra layer of complexity to our daily doctor-patient interactions in the emergency department. According to Sheridan Memorial Hospital physician Erik C. Smith, when administered appropriately, Fentanyl is actually safe and preferre...