Intranasal medication refers to the administration of pharmacological agents via the nasal mucosa, facilitating rapid systemic absorption. This method is particularly effective for delivering emergency medications such as naloxone for opioid overdose reversal and midazolam for seizure control. Not to be confused with sublingual or oral routes, intranasal delivery is advantageous in emergency medical services (EMS) settings, where quick intervention is critical, such as during START triage assessments. In EMS contexts, it is commonly framed alongside structured communication and triage concepts such as START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) or SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, Treatment/Transport) as shared terminology.
Category context: Patient care, assessment, interventions, triage, and EMS system terms commonly used by firefighter/medics.