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Emergency Medical Services: Saving Lives
Emergency Medical Services: Saving Lives
Emergency Medical Services: Saving Lives
Sunday 18th December 2016
Tyler Bard of Topton Ambulance Services shares insights on EMS's role and naloxone training in tackling the opioid crisis in this compelling episode.
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Get the buttons here!Saving Lives: The Vital Role of EMS in the Opioid Crisis
Every day we try to battle that by having all the health stuff out there and the nutrition stuff.
Imagine being on the frontlines of a crisis where every second counts. That's the reality for Tyler Bard, Chief of Emergency Medical Services at Topton Ambulance Services. In this episode of 'Your Bridge to Addiction Resources', Tyler shares his decade-long journey in EMS, driven by a passion to help others that began in his EMT classes. With over 1200 calls in 2015 alone, Topton Ambulance Services is a lifeline for eleven municipalities, providing both Basic and Advanced Life Support.
But Tyler's role extends beyond immediate medical care; he collaborates with the Council on Chemical Abuse to train Berks County residents on administering naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote. Tyler emphasizes the importance of proper training and the life-saving potential of naloxone, recounting his own experiences administering it. He also addresses the challenges and opposition faced in promoting its use. This episode offers a candid look at the intersection of emergency medical services and community education in combating the opioid epidemic.
If you're curious about how EMS teams tackle such immense challenges or want to understand more about naloxone's role in saving lives, this episode is a must-listen.