Description

The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.

This literature review summarizes two articles that discuss the use of intranasal naloxone in treating patients with opioid overdose occurring outside of the Emergency Department. The first article compared intranasal and intramuscular administration of naloxone and found that both methods are clinically effective. In the second article, the authors investigated the use of nebulized naloxone by EMS personnel and found that this method is safe and effective in patients who still had spontaneous respirations.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.