Should I have a Naloxone kit in my practice?
Registered Dental Hygienists may encounter a client who is experiencing an opioid overdose. Naloxone (Narcan) is a fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the potentially fatal effects of opioid overdoses. Naloxone only works if there are opioids in the system and is unlikely to cause harmful effects even if accidentally given to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose. Some commonly used opioids include fentanyl, heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone and methadone. You can get…