Panel 1:
What is Naloxone?
- Naloxone (Narcan®) is a drug that temporarily reverses the dangerous effects of an opioid overdose
- It works if you have opioids in your body such as fentanyl, heroin & prescription opioids
- Naloxone can be given every 2-3 minutes until the person breathes again
- A person cannot get high or become addicted to naloxone
EFFECTIVE ONLY for 30 – 120 minutes.
- Opioid overdose death is preventable.
- Take immediate A.C.T.I.O.N.
- Learn how to use naloxone and save a life.
RESOURCES:
- Michigan Opioid Addiction Resources
- Web-Based Naloxone Training
- The SAMHSA National Helpful
- Free, confidential, 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment referral and information service for anyone facing mental or substance use disorders
- 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
Panel 2:
Instructions for Narcan® Intranasal Spray
- Peel from packaging
- Place the nozzle in the nose
- Push on the plunger to spray
No test spray needed.
- Do NOT delay calling 911
- Do not inject the person with anything
- Do not put the person in a bath or shower
- Do not give the person anything to drink
- Do not pour water over the person’s face
Michigan law protects you from liability when giving naloxone and calling 911 for someone who is overdosing.
REDUCING HARM
- Do not mix opioids with other drugs especially benzodiazepines or anything that can make you sleepy
- Be aware of tolerance changes in your body.
- Tell your family/friends where you store naloxone and how to use it.
- Go slow; never use alone; carry naloxone
Panel 3:
REMEBER TO TAKE A.C.T.I.O.N.
Arouse (3 S’s)
- Shout the person’s names
- Shake shoulders vigorously
- Sternal Rub: Rub breastbone with knuckles
Check for Signs of Overdoes
- Slowed or no breathing
- Blue/gray lips or fingernails
- Deep snoring/ gurgling noises
- Unresponsive to pain
- Pinpoint Pupils
Telephone 911
- Tell dispatch, “I think it’s an overdose.”
Intranasal Naloxone
- Give Naloxone
Oxygen
- Do rescue breaths:
- head back
- pinch nose
- lift chin
- 1 breath every 5 seconds
- OR CPR if you know how
- OR follow dispatch instructions
Naloxone Again:
- Repeat naloxone every 2-3 minutes until the person starts to wake up
- If you must leave the person, or vomiting occurs, place them in recovery position (see picture below)
Stay with the person until help arrives, if safe to do so.
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03.2021