Overdose

Question 1

Signs and symptoms of opiate overdose?

Answer 1

Drowsiness
nausea
vomiting
small pupils
respiratory depression
cyanosis
decreased level of consciousness
convulsion
non-cardiac pulmonary oedema

Question 2

How often do you bag when performing assisted ventilation on an adult?

Answer 2

once every 6 seconds

Question 3

How often do you bag when performing assisted ventilation on an child?

Answer 3

once every 3 seconds

Question 4

Management of an opiate overdose?

Answer 4

Ensure airway is open
supplemental oxygen if required
Administer naloxone

Question 5

Common side effect of naloxone?

Answer 5

Vomiting, ensure access to suction
agression in adults

Question 6

Initial dose of IV naloxone for an adult?

Answer 6

400mcg

Question 7

Initial dose of IV naloxone for children ages 5-11

Answer 7

2000mcg

Question 8

Why do children receive a bigger initial dose of IV naloxone?

Answer 8

aim of totally reversing the opiate effect as quickly as possible.

Question 9

At what age can nasal naloxone be given?

Answer 9

12 and above

Question 10

Preferred IO landmark for children?

Answer 10

proximal tibia: anteriomedial aspect of the tibia

Question 11

Consideration when dealing with paediatric overdose?

Answer 11

safeguarding
Bring the substance or substances and any containers for inspection at hospital