Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergencies

Question 1

How deliver intranasal naloxone

Answer 1

Into the nose using an atomizer device, eliminates risk of needle-stick injuries

Question 2

At the scene, now do you identify whether or not opioid use may be involved in life-threatening emergency?

Answer 2

• Confirm safety first,then ask folks “Does anyone have any information about what happened?”
• Directly observe pt for signs of infection or other signs of use
• ## Observe the surroundings, bottles, etc

Question 3

If pt unresponsive, suspect opioid use if:

Answer 3

• Pt has pulse, give naloxone
• If use is suspected with cardiac arrest, consider giving naloxone per local protocol after starting CPR. Effect of the naloxone administration is unknown in cardiac arrest.

Question 4

When give naloxone in resp arrest with pulse present?

Answer 4

After the first 2 breaths

Question 5

If pt not breathing normally and no pulse present, do what?

Answer 5

Do CPR, utilize AED when available. If suspect opioid overdose,give naloxone per local protocols and monitor for response, continue until EMS arrives.

Question 6

True or False; examples of opioids are: Heroin,Hydorcodone, Morphine

Answer 6

True