Responding to Opiod Poisoning with Prolonged Sedation

Guidelines
by
Toward the Heart (BCCDC)

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

There have been reports of increased opioid poisoning events (overdose) with prolonged sedation. This guidance is intended for people who are trained and equipped to respond to opioid poisoning.

Keywords

Overdose
Clinical guidance