Overdose Flashcards
1
Q
WHat do you need to identify with overdose?
A
substance amunt route time possible mixing treatment administered
2
Q
what is the treatment for heroin OD in adults?
A
Naloxone 1.6mg - 2mg
3
Q
What is the treatment for other opiod OD in adults?
A
Naloxone 100mcg IV
repeat 100mcg every 2 mins
Max 2mg
If unable to insert IV
Naloxone 400mcg IM single dosse
4
Q
What are the contras for naloxone
A
nil
5
Q
What is the treatment for opiod OD in paeds?
A
Naloxone 10mcg/kg IM
- repeat 10 mins
- max 400mcg per dose
6
Q
What are signs of TCA overdose?
A
Hypotension
QRS >0.12 seconds
Ventricular arrythmias
7
Q
what are the precautions for naloxone
A
- pt phsyically dependent on opioids be prepared for combative patient
- neonates
8
Q
what are ths die effects of naloxone
A
sweating goose bumps tremor nausea and vomiting agittation convulsions
9
Q
what is theonset opeak and duration forIV naloxone
A
Onset - 1-3 mins
peak - n/a
duration - 30-45mins
10
Q
what is theonset opeak and duration for. IM naloxone
A
Onset - 1-3 mins
peak - n/a
duration - 30-45mins
