Overview
- Sidney McIntyre-Starko died of oxygen deprivation after a fentanyl overdose, with naloxone and CPR delayed by 13 and 15 minutes, respectively.
- Jurors questioned Dr. Jeff Clawson, creator of the Priority Dispatch system, on software restrictions that prevented call-takers from asking about drug involvement.
- The software's seizure protocol misdirected the emergency response, as rigid prompts failed to address suspected overdoses or multiple-patient scenarios effectively.
- Dr. Clawson acknowledged the need for changes, including prompts for suspected overdoses and improvements to breathing tests, but stated no formal proposals have been submitted by users.
- An arm’s length report recommended loosening dispatch requirements from confirmed to suspected overdoses to expedite treatment, a proposal currently under review.