Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments | VitalSigns | CDC

Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments | VitalSigns | CDC

March 7, 2018

Alert. Educate. Support. [PDF, 423 KB, 4 Pages] Emergency department (ED) visits for opioid overdoses rose 30% in all parts of the US from July 2016 through September 2017. People who have had an overdose are more likely to have another, so being seen in the ED is an opportunity for action. Repeat overdoses may be prevented with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD), which is defined as a problematic pattern of opioid use. EDs can provide naloxone, link patients to treatment and referral services, and provide health departments with critical data on overdoses. Key points: 30% Opioid overdoses went up 30% from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states. 70% The Midwestern region witnessed opioid overdoses increase 70% from July 2016 through September 2017. 54% Opioid overdoses in large cities increased by 54% in 16 states.

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