解决不断上升的阿片类药物危机

2014年，疾病预防控制中心（CDC）报告说，美国的阿片类药物过量死亡人数最多。这是在过去的十年中稳步增长，今天的数字继续增加。¹

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) calculates that there were 52,404 lethal drug overdoses in 2015 – with 20,101 related to prescription pain relievers and 12,990 related to heroin.²

EMS has seen the devastating effects of opioid abuse for some time, but it has now gathered the attention of the general public as well.

Today, naloxone (also known under the brand names, Narcan and Evzio), is a common medication carried by EMS providers and police. The drug rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, blocking opioid receptors.³

In situations when any drug is administered, it’s important to pay close attention to the patient handoff. Looking at cases when preventable medical error led to a patient’s death, the majority can be attributed to a breakdown in teamwork and communication.⁴

资源：America Aljazeera

当EMT或护理人员用纳洛酮治疗患者时，它不在筒仓中。在医院正确的报告和适当的移交程序与管理药物本身一样必要。仿真可以是团队中临床实践的最佳方法之一，因为它有助于引起人们对沟通可能孔的关注。

In addition to treating overdosing patients, many systems are also becoming involved in educating the public and collaborating in their communities to make a larger impact. Using simulation to train for opioid overdoses, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, and even laypeople, can feel more confident treating a drug victim.