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Re:Driving an Ambulance in the Age of Narcan by AstralStorm on Saturday September 07, 2019 @11:41AM (#20904449)
The problem with nasal spray is that the patient still has to breathe. That's a tall order for someone who's OD'd. And it is why injectors are used instead.
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Re:Driving an Ambulance in the Age of Narcan by throwaway8689 on Saturday September 07, 2019 @03:35PM (#20905983)
Not sure why you think this will be a problem. The naloxone won't block the nose and will be absorbed through the nasal membranes. If the patient needs extra oxygen or artifical ventilation that's still feasible.
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Re:Driving an Ambulance in the Age of Narcan by refurb on Saturday September 07, 2019 @05:32PM (#20906661)
Why would they have to be breathing? The drug moves from the nasal mucosa to the bloodstream. As long as you get it in their nose it’ll be absorbed.

Now I could see it not working as well if they aren’t breathing since it will likely be distributed over a smaller surface area.

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Re:Driving an Ambulance in the Age of Narcan by monieseee on Saturday September 07, 2019 @01:01PM (#20905012)
Doesn't nasal spray directly get into blood through the nose blood vessels? Think about sniffing cocaine.
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