Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrest in the Era of the Opioid Epidemic.
Critical care clinics · 2025-09-18 · Other / unclear
Abstract
This article reviews the multifaceted landscape of overdose-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the context of the ongoing opioid epidemic and opioid-associated. It synthesizes current knowledge on epidemiology, pathophysiology, prehospital and hospital management, outcomes, and prevention strategies. The article emphasizes the clinical nuances of polysubstance overdoses, postarrest care, and highlights critical gaps in research, especially around naloxone use and postresuscitation care.