Question - In what percent of cases of fatal opiate overdose are bystanders who could possibly intervene and render assistance present?
Answer - According to a recent report “Bystanders to the overdose, who could potentially intervene, were documented in 44% of deaths; however, laypersons rarely administered naloxone.” (Mattson CL et al. Opportunities to prevent overdose deaths involving prescription and illicit opioids, 11 states, July 2016-June 2017. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2018; 67:945-951)
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