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Presenter outlines how to recognize opioid overdoses and how to administer naloxone
Summary
A presenter walked through signs of opioid overdose, step-by-step naloxone administration for intranasal and injectable forms, recovery positioning, when to call 911, and noted New Jersey's Overdose Prevention Act provides legal immunity for rescuers.
The presenter led a training on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses, saying the priority is restoring breathing and getting medical help. The presenter described key signs — unresponsiveness to voice or touch, slow or stopped breathing, pale or bluish skin or lips, pinpoint pupils, faint heartbeat, limp limbs, vomiting or gurgling (sometimes called the “death rattle”) — and urged bystanders to treat any uncertain situation as an overdose.
The presenter instructed a five-step response: (1) try to rouse the person by calling their name and shaking; (2) call 911 immediately, especially because modern overdoses can include adulterants that may require advanced care; (3) give naloxone…
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