Original research
par
Royall, Paul G. et al
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
UK
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility of naloxone transit via drone to provide rapid access at the point of care.
Constatations/points à retenir
This study provides proof-of-concept that, in the Teesside area of the UK, drones are more likely than ambulance to get naloxone to the site of an opioid overdose in 7 min.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
The original locations of opioid overdoses were used to compare the projected response times of ambulances with that of drones when considering the impacts of actual traffic and weather conditions, respectively; 58 cases were identified where a bystander—who could have called for and administered emergency naloxone—was likely present.
Mots clés
Digital health
Overdose
