Joiner Anjni, Kumar Lekshmi, Barhorst Brian, Braithwaite Sabina
Prehosp Emerg Care. 2021 Jul-Aug;25(4):462-464. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2020.1810372. Epub 2020 Sep 4.
The opioid crisis is an ongoing public health concern and EMS agencies are in a critical position to reach at-risk populations. The traditional role of EMS in treating acute opioid overdoses has expanded to include preventative strategies as well as long-term treatment and recovery options. EMS agencies are uniquely positioned to partner with local community resources and hospitals to combine efforts in implementing harm-reduction strategies.
阿片类药物危机是一个持续存在的公共卫生问题，急救医疗服务机构在接触高危人群方面处于关键地位。急救医疗服务在治疗急性阿片类药物过量方面的传统作用已经扩大，包括预防策略以及长期治疗和康复选择。急救医疗服务机构具有独特的地位，能够与当地社区资源和医院合作，共同努力实施减少伤害策略。
