Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergencies Flashcards

1
Q

How can nalaxone be delivered

A
  • injection
  • autoinjection
  • intranasal (atomizer)
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2
Q

What are the steps in scene assessment to help identify opioid overdose?

A
  • ask questions of bystanders
  • signs of injection
  • check surroundings
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3
Q

What are recomendations for unresponsive victims if an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency is suspected…

  • with a pulse
  • without a pulse
A

With a pulse - give nalaxone to patients w/ an opioid-assoc life-threatning emergency per protocol

Without a pulse - consider nalaxone after CPR started per local protocol.

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4
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The first rescuer who arrives at the side of an unresposnive victim where opioid use may be suspected should quickly perform the follwing:

A

Scene assessment including:

  • verify scene safety
  • ask questions
  • signs of injection
  • check surroundings
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5
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What is do you do after confirming the scene is safe in an opioid suspected cardiac arrest?

A
  • Check for responsiveness and call for help

- Send someone to activate EMS, get AED and naloxone

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6
Q

After you have activated EMS, requested an AED and narcan what do you do?

A

Assess breeathing and pulse

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