May 23, 2019
In this episode, Mark Reggers discusses Fentanyl Risks for First
Responders with guest Brad Prezant. Brad, an occupational
hygienist, is the Chief Scientific Officer for ValidAir
Sciences.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic medication that belongs to a group
of drugs known as opioids. Opioids interact with opioid receptors
in the brain and evoke a spectrum of responses within the body to
treat pain. More recently, however, the abuse of illicitly produced
fentanyl poses a risk of exposure to first responders who are
required to attend crime and/or medical emergencies.