Nov 7, 2024, 5:17 PM
Nov 7, 2024, 5:17 PM
UC Davis Health Shows Narcan Saves Lives in Cardiac Arrest
- UC Davis Health conducted a study on Narcan's effectiveness for cardiac arrest patients due to opioid overdose.
- The study analyzed nine years of data from over 8,000 cases, indicating that Narcan improves heart function and survival rates in hospitals.
- These findings could change how first responders treat overdose cases, highlighting the importance of ongoing clinical trials.
A study conducted at UC Davis Health examined the effectiveness of Narcan in treating opioid overdose patients who experience cardiac arrest. Researchers analyzed data from over 8,000 cases in Northern California over nine years. They discovered that Narcan is associated with improved heart function and higher survival rates upon hospital discharge, challenging previous uncertainties about its efficacy in non-breathing patients. Dr. David Dillon highlighted the potential of these findings to significantly influence first responders' treatment practices during the ongoing opioid epidemic. The research team plans to conduct further clinical trials to expand their understanding of Narcan's benefits in emergency situations.
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