Narcan Was Third Most Administered Drug By Providence Firefighters In 2016

(Providence, RI)  --  The drug used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose is one of the most commonly administered drugs by Providence firefighters.  Narcan was the third most commonly administered drug by firefighters in Providence in 2016.  They administered the drug in over eight-percent of their calls that required them to give out medication.  Normal saline was the most commonly administered medicine.


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