Medical emergencies, like cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, heroin overdose, (and being bitten by a Black Widow spider), require quick treatment to save a life. Our public health system recognizes this. We have AEDs, epi-pens and now increasing access to Narcan. All great initiatives. Before I advocate for public access anti-spider bite kits, let me address Public […]
A story on the news this week said the Hartford Fire Department has saved 136 lives with Narcan since they began carrying it last November. Â They have used it 172 times with 136 positive results, according to the article. Â (Kudos to an outstanding department!) The story also mentions the Connecticut State Police have saved 100 […]