{"id":7445,"date":"2024-10-15T17:12:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T17:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=7445"},"modified":"2024-10-17T18:44:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T18:44:39","slug":"study-highlights-rising-use-of-naloxone-by-good-samaritans-amidst-opioid-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/study-highlights-rising-use-of-naloxone-by-good-samaritans-amidst-opioid-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Highlights Rising Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Amidst Opioid Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A groundbreaking study uncovers a significant rise in naloxone administration by untrained bystanders amid the opioid crisis, emphasizing the critical role of public intervention in saving lives.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, a new study underscores the vital role that untrained bystanders play in reversing overdoses. Researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine  and College of Public Health, in collaboration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, have revealed a 43.5% increase in the use of naloxone by civilians, but they stress that more needs to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study, <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2824732\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in JAMA Network Open, marks the first comprehensive national examination of naloxone use by non-medical personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utilizing data from the National Emergency Medical Services Information System, the researchers analyzed over 96 million EMS activations between June 2020 and June 2022. Among the hundreds of thousands who received naloxone, only 3.4% had the drug administered by an untrained bystander prior to the arrival of emergency services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNaloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse opioid overdose effects when given immediately,\u201d senior author Ashish R. Panchal, a clinical professor of emergency medicine, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/mediaroom\/pressreleaselisting\/layperson-administered-naloxone-study\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>. \u201cSimilar to CPR, stepping up to help before emergency crews arrive can be the difference between life and death.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research highlights both progress and gaps in public health efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal reforms and public education campaigns have made naloxone more accessible, with 46 states and the District of Columbia providing legal immunity for Good Samaritans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration&#8217;s recent approval of over-the-counter naloxone has facilitated easier distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Unfortunately, the study found there is more work to be done since only 3.4% of EMS activations involving naloxone received it from non-medical bystanders,\u201d corresponding author Chris Gage, a doctoral student at the College of Public Health, said in the news release. \u201cIn a perfect world, this should be closer to 100%, highlighting a need to improve naloxone education, enhance access and investigate and remove obstacles to its use.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study&#8217;s implications are far-reaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opioid overdoses claimed over 100,000 lives in the United States in 2021 alone, emphasizing the dire need for immediate intervention outside of the healthcare setting. By enhancing public access and training, communities can potentially reduce the death toll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study&#8217;s future focus aims to understand and promote bystander interventions further. The researchers will delve into the demographics and motivations of those who administer naloxone, seeking ways to amplify their efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This research not only sheds light on the life-saving power of public intervention but also calls for continued and enhanced efforts to equip and empower more individuals to act in times of crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, a new study underscores the vital role that untrained bystanders play in reversing overdoses. 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