For the second time this year, LaSalle police say life was saved by one of the officers using Naloxone.
Police responded to a residence last month after a man went into medical distress in LaSalle. Police share that they were first on the scene, and saw a person attempting to perform CPR on the man who had no vital signs.
Officers quickly took over and suspected that the man was suffering from an opioid overdose due to his symptoms. The officers made the quick decision to administer Naloxone (a medication used to block the effects of opioids) twice while continuing with chest compressions.
Police state that the man regained consciousness and was transported to a hospital by paramedics. He is expected to make a full recovery thanks to the lifesaving efforts of the officers.
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