Cardiac arrest from opioid overdose has unique features affecting prevention and treatment

(American Heart Association) The U.S. opioid epidemic and related opioid use disorder are significant causes of cardiac arrest and death among adults ages 25 to 64.Opioid-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest differs from other forms of cardiac arrest, yet it has not been completely described for health care professionals.The scientific statement addresses this knowledge gap by defining unique features of opioid-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and detailing specific treatment approach...