stoppingthestigma.ca - Is the opioid stigma affecting your practice?

Description: Accidental opioid poisoning can happen to any of your patients taking opioids

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Sign up for updates Français Accidental opioid poisoning can happen to any of your patients taking opioids 1 The opioid crisis has unearthed the devastating effects opioids are having on individuals, families and communities across Canada. 2 Much of the focus has been on the contribution of illicit drugs. 2 However, prescription drugs have also contributed to the crisis since an accidental opioid poisoning can happen to any of your patients taking opioids. 1 So, we partnered with pharmacists like you to tal

Indications and clinical use : NARCAN ® NASAL SPRAY is a pure opioid antagonist indicated for emergency use to reverse known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or severe central nervous system depression.

NARCAN ® NASAL SPRAY can be administered by a bystander (non-health care professional) before emergency medical assistance becomes available, but it is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care. Emergency medical assistance (calling 911) should be requested immediately when an opioid overdose is suspected, before administering naloxone. Biases and preconceived ideas

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