Anesthesiology study on naloxone and synthetic opioids draws media attention

The study published in Anesthesiology found that while naloxone can be lifesaving, a single dose may not always completely reverse respiratory depression caused by powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl and sufentanil. The research has been featured in  U.S. News & World Report, Science Magazine, Men's Journal and WGN-TV (Chicago), among other outlets. “We hope these findings encourage institutions to update guidelines and reinforce the importance of fast emergency intervention,” said study lead author Maarten A. van Lemmen, Ph.D.