Poison in the Shadows: The Silent Threat to First Responders A recent incident in rural New Mexico has highlighted the risks faced by first responders when answering suspected overdose calls.
Three people were found dead inside a house, while four others, including several emergency personnel, were hospitalized with symptoms consistent with fentanyl exposure.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that can be absorbed through skin contact, inhalation, or mucous membrane entry. Dr.