Identification and Treatment of Opioid-Associated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Emergency Medical Service Protocols

This cross-sectional study reviews emergency medical services (EMS) treatment protocols for adults presenting with cardiac arrest or overdose to evaluate whether current protocols include the consideration of opioid overdose for patients with possible out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Automated summary

This cross-sectional study examines emergency medical services treatment protocols for adults with cardiac arrest or overdose, aiming to determine if these protocols include the consideration of opioid overdose for patients who might experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.