CLINIQUE ARMT - RAAM CLINIC
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What is an Overdose?
An overdose occurs when an individual takes an amount or combination of drugs the body can't handle. This results in the body losing all its basic life functions such as breathing, control of body temperature and may cause unconsciousness.
What is Naloxone?
Safe and easy to use!
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose temporarily to gain time for medical help to arrive.
What is an Opioid?
Opioids include but aren't limited to pain medication that is prescribed by a doctor to treat pain. They are used to get high. Examples of opioids : heroin, methadone, codeine, oxycodone and fentanyl.
How to Use Naloxone Kit
Signs and Symptoms of an Overdose
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Person can't be woken up
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Breathing has slowed down or even stopped
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Snoring or gurgling noises
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Lips and nails turn blue or purple
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Tiny pupils or eyes rolled back
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Limp body
Stimulate them with noise and touch.
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Shout their name
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Ask them if they are ok
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Tell them you are going to touch them to check up on them
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Shake their shoulders
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Rub knuckles hard on chest bone or under nose
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Pinch ear lobe
If they do not respond to step 1 proceed to step 2
Call 9-1-1
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Stay calm and speak clearly​
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Ask dispatchers for an ambulance
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Tell them that someone is unconscious and not responding
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Listen to their questions and give them a precis address, intersection or landmark
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Tell the first responders as much as you know about the drug taken and that you will administer a naloxone
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After the 9-1-1 call immediately administer the naloxone and wait for assistance to arrive.
Do not feel reluctant for calling the police because of the drugs that might be on the scene. Their is the "Good Samaritan Act", which means that you're protected for certain charges.
Administer the Naloxone Kit
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It works quickly (5 mins)
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It wears off fast (30-45 mins)
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Non-addictive
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Lay the person back and wipe nose if needed
Put Them in Recovery Position
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To check breathing put hand up to nose and mouth and try to feel any air come out.
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If the individual isn't breathing and you are comfortable you can preform rescue breathing or CPR
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Recovery Position
Rescue Breathing
CPR
Rescue CPR
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Make sure the person is on a hard surface before starting compressions
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Hands need to be positioned over middle of chest
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Depress chest one third of the depth
Does it work?
If there is no improvement in 2-3 minutes, repeat steps 3 and 4. Stay with the person