Naloxone training

Question 1

______________ works by “pushing” opioids off their receptors. It then binds to the opioid receptors and blocks opioids from binding.** This rapid removal of opioids from receptors can cause symptoms of withdrawal**, although the severity varies from person to person.

The opioids have NOT been removed from the body and reattach as the naloxone wears off in 30-90 minutes

Answer 1

naloxone

Question 2

Studies consistently show that community-based naloxone distribution is highly cost-effective, even under conservative assumptions. One study showed that one overdose death is prevented for every 227 naloxone kits distributed

Question 3

All naloxone products have an expiration HOWEVER any naloxone is better than no
naloxone.
A recent study found that a 25+ year old vial of
naloxone retained potency at >50%

Store at ___________ 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) Excursions permitted between 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Consider soft- or hard-sided cooler with NO ICE for car or boat to insulate against extremes of heat/cold

Answer 3

room temperature

Question 4

Do not freeze or expose to excessive ______above 104°F (40°C), protect from __________

Answer 4

heat

light

Question 5

Overdose Response

Evaluate for an Overdose

Call _________

Administer naloxone, if available*

Support ___________

If two people available, one call 911, one administer naloxone

If no response after 2-3 minutes, give 2nd dose of naloxone

Answer 5

911

Ventilation

Question 6

Evaluate for an Overdose

Overdose can happen within minutes
A person who overdoses will have some or all of the following
symptoms – **NEVER administer naloxone to a conscious person
-Can’t be ____________ (unresponsive)

-________/Ashen skin

-Slow or no breathing(may sound like snoring)

Fingernails or lips turning _______

Answer 6

woken up

pale

blue

Question 7

How to use NARCAN Nasal Spray

Remove the device from the package – only do this when ready to use!Hold with thumb on the bottom of the plunger with your first and middle fingers on either
side of the nozzle.

Tilt the person’s head back and provide support to the neck then insert
the tip of the nozzle into nostril until your fingers are against the person’s
nose.

Press the plunger firmly to give the dose – each dose is a one-time use!

Set a timer – seconds feel like minutes in a stressful situation, but doses should be separated by 2-3 minutes – monitor breathing

Question 8

How to Provide Ventilation Support

Rescue Breathing:
Head Back
Lift Chin
2 full breaths
Then one every 5 seconds

Question 9

HANDS-ONLY CPR 100bpm “stayin’ alive”

Full Chest Compression +Rescue Breaths (30 to 2)

“Compression-ventilation CPR is recommended for all pediatric victims of suspected cardiac arrest”

Question 10

Naloxone can be administered by trained providers,
laypersons with focused training, and untrained
laypersons.”

Question 11

Recovery Position
Hand supportts __________

Answer 11

head

Question 12

Naloxone can be administered by trained providers,
laypersons with focused training, and untrained
laypersons.”