The Lifeguard App in British Columbia is a crucial mobile application designed to combat the toxic drug crisis and save lives. It functions as a valuable harm reduction tool, providing timely and potentially life-saving support to individuals at risk of opioid overdose. The app works by connecting users with emergency responders in case of an overdose, allowing paramedics to respond swiftly and efficiently to critical situations. For paramedics, introducing the Lifeguard App to patients can significantly enhance emergency response efforts, reducing the risk of fatal drug poisonings and improving patient outcomes. By encouraging patients to download and use the app, paramedics can empower individuals to take an active role in their own safety and well-being, while also strengthening the broader harm reduction efforts aimed at curbing the devastating impact of the toxic drug crisis in British Columbia.
Additional resources on the lifeguard app that can be shared with patients are found below: