"Electrician's Innovation Saves Lives: Preventing Fatal Overdoses"

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Source: The Boston Globe
"Electrician's Innovation Saves Lives: Preventing Fatal Overdoses"
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An electrician in Massachusetts has developed motion-sensor systems equipped with timers to detect potential overdoses in public bathrooms, particularly targeting the rise in fatal opioid overdoses. The systems have been effective in alerting emergency medical teams to respond to individuals who have collapsed from respiratory failure due to drug use. The technology has been adopted by various organizations and is being considered for wider implementation to address the ongoing overdose crisis.

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