This is an academic paper that examines the variation in opioid overdose responses among first responders in California. Through surveys with emergency medical services (EMS) directors, protocols, data collection, linkage to treatment, and naloxone distribution were described.
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
Overdose prevention
Post-overdose response
Peer-reviewed Article
Citation
Glober, N.K., Hern, G., McBride, O., Mercer, M.P. (2020). Variations in the California Emergency Medical Services Response to Opioid Use Disorder. The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 21(3), 671–676.
State / region
West
California