Evizio: The First Naloxone Autoinjector

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Speaking, robotic toys like Teddy Ruxpin were a technology breakthrough in 1985.

So now, with all the technological advances, it doesn't seem too remarkable to have an auto-injector with voice prompts.

What is remarkable is that the leading cause of accidental death, surpassing automobile accidents, is drug overdose. Six out of ten of those deaths are the result of opiod drugs. The CDC has termed this disturbing trend the Opiod Epidemic.

 

Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication that can be administered in the event of a suspected opiod overdose. The medicine is able to block the effects of the drug, and is one aspect in a nationwide effort to reduce the number of accidental deaths.

There are two auto-injector administration routes, intranasal and intramuscular. First responders, caregivers, and family members should know what signs indicate an opiod emergency, what steps to follow and what side effects to expect. Watch: Nasal Naloxone Administration

As mentioned, the Evizio auto-injector uses an "Intelliject Prompt System" to guide the user through the injection process with voice and visual prompts. Learn how to use the IM Evizio injector here.

For a live administration of Naloxone along with further information on the epidemic watch: Coming back from the dead with Naloxone.

 For fun you can click this to watch today's kids react to Teddy Ruxpin.