Original research
by
Royall, Paul G. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
UK
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility of naloxone transit via drone to provide rapid access at the point of care.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
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.
Keywords
Digital health
Overdose
