NARCAN
Indications: Suspected narcotic overdose, when response unit is stocked and equipment for Naloxone administration.
Contraindications: None
Indications:
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Suspected narcotic overdose
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Victim is poorly responsive and respiratory rate appears slow or shallow, or victim is unresponsive and not breathing
Procedure: ensure ALS unit is en route
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Stimulate the victim to determine unresponsiveness.
NARCAN Administer Narcan Nasal Spray 4 mg preloaded single dose device
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Administer full dose in one nostril
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Plug other nostril
Naloxone - Pre-fill syringe
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Assemble 2 mg Naloxone in syringe and atomizer
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Administer 1 mg into each nostril (½) total dose into each nostril
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May repeat once
Post Narcan Treatment: After Narcan administration, observe for improved breathing and consciousness; if breathing or consciousness do not improve, assist breathing with bag-valve-mask or begin CPR if appropriate. If CPR not necessary and it is possible, place patient in left lateral position to avoid aspiration.
Documentation: Time of assistance with auto-injector, dose given, response to treatment and repeat V/S, route (IN)
