Narcan Skill Flashcards
What is Narcan?
Narcan is a brand name for Naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can quickly restore normal breathing in someone who has overdosed on opioids.
What does BSI stand for in the context of emergency response?
BSI stands for Body Substance Isolation.
BSI is a set of precautions designed to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases during patient care.
What should be determined before administering naloxone?
The need for naloxone should be determined by assessing for drug paraphernalia, known opiates, and slow breathing.
This assessment helps confirm the likelihood of an opioid overdose.
What is the recommended action if a patient is breathing under 8 times a minute?
Breath for the patient.
This is a critical intervention to ensure oxygenation until further medical help can be provided.
What should you check before administering naloxone?
Check the medication for expiration date.
Ensuring that the medication is not expired is vital for its efficacy.
What is the first step in preparing naloxone for administration?
Assemble the vial.
Proper assembly ensures that the naloxone can be effectively administered.
What should be added to the naloxone vial if needed?
Add an automizer to the vial if needed.
An automizer allows for the naloxone to be administered as a nasal spray.
How much naloxone should be sprayed in total for an overdose?
Spray 1-2 mg up each nostril for a total of 2-4 mg.
This dosage is typically sufficient to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
What should be done after administering naloxone?
Recheck the patient’s breathing.
Monitoring the patient’s response is crucial to determine if further intervention is necessary.
What should be added if the oxygen saturation levels are low?
Add oxygen if O2 saturation states.
Supplemental oxygen may be required to support the patient’s breathing and oxygen levels.
