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<blockquote data-quote="Super Kami Guru" data-source="post: 8755" data-attributes="member: 22"><p>I know that cops carry some basic first aid gear with them on duty, but I wonder if being able to equip them with glucagon syringes might help in situations like this, as well? If they have reasonable suspicion via a witness, relative or friend that the person under suspicion is having a reaction to an extreme low blood sugar, they could utilize the glucagon syringe and, given enough time for the person to come around, they'll see that it was indeed a health/medical issue and can proceed accordingly...that's a lot to think about in the midst of an encounter with someone acting erratically, and I get that, but if they can restrain them just long enough for the glucagon to take effect, they'll start acting more rationally. I've been told I was completely out of my mind on the couple of times someone found me at home having had a diabetic seizure, and called EMS. They arrived and I was back to myself within 5 to 10 minutes because of glucagon. It doesn't help with use of force situations, and I understand that's only going to add another layer to the situation for the cop, but it's one of those things that could be beneficial and reduce the amount of time the person is in distress...probably overthinking it and it's probably unreasonable, but something that might be worth considering for law enforcement...and stops EMS having to make a run to a scene just to administer glucagon...I'm sure they hate those calls, because I know I hate having EMS called on my behalf for that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Super Kami Guru, post: 8755, member: 22"] I know that cops carry some basic first aid gear with them on duty, but I wonder if being able to equip them with glucagon syringes might help in situations like this, as well? If they have reasonable suspicion via a witness, relative or friend that the person under suspicion is having a reaction to an extreme low blood sugar, they could utilize the glucagon syringe and, given enough time for the person to come around, they'll see that it was indeed a health/medical issue and can proceed accordingly...that's a lot to think about in the midst of an encounter with someone acting erratically, and I get that, but if they can restrain them just long enough for the glucagon to take effect, they'll start acting more rationally. I've been told I was completely out of my mind on the couple of times someone found me at home having had a diabetic seizure, and called EMS. They arrived and I was back to myself within 5 to 10 minutes because of glucagon. It doesn't help with use of force situations, and I understand that's only going to add another layer to the situation for the cop, but it's one of those things that could be beneficial and reduce the amount of time the person is in distress...probably overthinking it and it's probably unreasonable, but something that might be worth considering for law enforcement...and stops EMS having to make a run to a scene just to administer glucagon...I'm sure they hate those calls, because I know I hate having EMS called on my behalf for that. [/QUOTE]
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