Suspect an opioid poisoning?

S

Stimulate

Shout their name, tap their foot and call 911.

A

Airway

Put on your gloves and open their airway.

V

Ventilate

Using your face shield, deliver 1 breath every 5 seconds, ensuring the chest rises, for a total of 5 breaths.

E

Evaluate

Are these steps helping? Is the casualty waking up?

M

Medication

If they are not waking up, administer a dose of nasal naloxone if you are trained. Begin CPR for the next 2-3 minutes.

E

Evaluate

A) If the casualty begins breathing, place them in the recovery position and continue to watch them closely until EMS arrive.

B) If there is no response, continue CPR. Naloxone should work within 2-3 minutes. If it does not, deliver another dose of naloxone and continue CPR.

When the casualty begins breathing, place them in the recovery position and continue to watch them closely until EMS arrive.