LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two Las Cruces RoadRunner transit drivers are being praised for saving the life of a man who had overdosed.
The incident happened Monday when an unconscious man was found in a restroom at the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal located on 300 W. Lohman Avenue.
An emergency call was made when MVITT employees believed the unidentified man may have overdosed.
Emergency dispatchers instructed the two drivers, identified as Eugene House and Israel Hernandez, to administer Narcan to the man.
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Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat a known or suspected opioid overdose.
Narcan is kept at the MVITT for such kinds of emergencies since the building is frequented by the public.
When used correctly, Narcan can reverse the effects of an overdose within minutes.
House called Hernandez for assistance, and together, they administered the Narcan.
The man was able to regain consciousness a few moments later.
The man refused further medical help.
City officials said the quick action of House and Hernandez saved the man’s life.
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