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… Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, … now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse opioid …
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… Take-Home Naloxone Kits for Opioid Overdose On this page: Overview Overview Naloxone is a medicine that reverses the effects of an … can slow or stop your breathing. This is an emergency. If naloxone is given soon enough, it may save a life. Naloxone …
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… Filler Injections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Filler injections are a cosmetic treatment used to smooth wrinkles … a couple of weeks apart. What To Expect After a filler injection, expect some pain, redness, swelling, and possibly …
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… High-Pressure Injection Wounds On this page: Overview Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure into the skin … oil, fuel, or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and fingers. These …
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… Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is … It Works Risks Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology … or needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold an egg in …
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… Botulinum (Botox) Injection for Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating long-term low … our content . … Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating long-term low …
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… You cannot get an erection. Personal stories about using injections for an erection problem These stories are based … was anything we could do. The doctor talked to us about injections. We looked at their advantages and disadvantages and decided to go ahead and give the injections a try. B.J., age 62 What matters most to you? …
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… inject slowly with small amounts at first Use supervised injection services when possible Do not mix with alcohol or … to call 9-1-1 in an emergency Know when and how to give naloxone Monitor public health, police, and RCMP websites … call 9-1-1 right away. Can opioid overdose be reversed? Naloxone is a drug that can reverse opioid overdose. When …
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… away. What can you do if someone has overdosed? If you have naloxone, give it as quickly as possible. This medicine can … medicine. You may need to give a second dose. (You can give naloxone even if you're not sure the person has overdosed. … Quick action could save a life. Always have a take-home naloxone kit on hand. Naloxone can reverse a fentanyl …
