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Community paramedics demonstrate Narcan use, outline overdose resources
Summary
Two community paramedics gave a brief public presentation describing signs of opioid overdose, how to use Narcan (two-dose nasal spray), and local resources including a Post Overdose Response Team and the 988 crisis line.
Two community paramedics gave a short public presentation describing how to recognize and respond to an overdose, how to use Narcan nasal spray and where to find local treatment and recovery resources.
The presenters, Leslie, a community paramedic, and Jennifer, a community paramedic, said their team visits patients at home to help manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care and connect people with medical and social resources. Leslie said, “Community paramedics are specially trained paramedics who do more than respond to 911 calls. We visit patients at home, help manage chronic conditions, provide preventative care, and connect people with medical and social resources. We focus on supporting people at risk for overdose through programs like our Post Overdose Response Team or PORT…
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