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… cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily … nasal spray (or “intranasal”) formulations. Naloxone can quickly reverse the effects of …
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… Overview Naloxone is a medicine that reverses the … stop your breathing. This is an emergency. If naloxone is given soon enough, it may save a life. Naloxone comes in a take-home kit you can …
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… Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure … or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and … or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold … . … Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive …
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… Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating … … Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating …
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… with small amounts at first Use supervised injection services when possible Do not mix … in an emergency Know when and how to give naloxone Monitor public health, police, and … right away. Can opioid overdose be reversed? Naloxone is a drug that can reverse opioid …
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… C, HIV, and other diseases, if using shared injection equipment or fluids. Heroin can be … your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. Naloxone helps reverse the effect of opioids. …
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… you do if someone has overdosed? If you have naloxone, give it as quickly as possible. This … may need to give a second dose. (You can give naloxone even if you're not sure the person … could save a life. Always have a take-home naloxone kit on hand. Naloxone can reverse a …
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… and using sterile supplies with every injection. For information about managing … recognition, prevention and B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone Program … How can I prevent the … recognition, prevention and B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone Program …
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… a Person During a Seizure High-Pressure Injection Wounds Hip Injuries, Age 11 and … and Other Lumps Under the Skin Take-Home Naloxone Kits for Opioid Overdose Taking Care … and Other Lumps Under the Skin Take-Home Naloxone Kits for Opioid Overdose Taking Care …
