Comparative Usability Study of a Novel Auto-Injector and an Intranasal System for Naloxone Delivery

201538 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Evan Edwards

Eric S. Edwards

Erin Davis · Universidad La Concordia

Maureen Mulcare · Universidad La Concordia

Michael Wiklund · Universidad La Concordia

G. Gayle Kelley · Kaléo (United States)

Abstract

Laypersons experienced substantially greater success administering a simulated dose of naloxone, both before and after training, using NAI versus NXN during a simulated opioid overdose emergency. No participants correctly used NXN without training.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pain and Therapy

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 89-105

DOI: 10.1007/s40122-015-0035-9

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