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Learn to spot an opioid overdose and reverse it with naloxone. A few minutes, and 100 points.
Meredith Mickelson walks through the three signs responders check for when someone will not wake up.
Opioids slow the whole body down. That is the pattern to look for.
Unresponsive, slow or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils. That is the overdose triad. If you see it, call 911 and give naloxone.
Say they are not breathing, and give the address. Most states have Good Samaritan laws that protect people who call for help.
Thumb on the plunger, tip in one nostril, press. Not sure it is opioids? Give it anyway. It only acts on opioids.
Tilt the head back, pinch the nose, and give one breath every 5 seconds. Air keeps them alive while naloxone works.
No response after 2 to 3 minutes? Give a second dose. Stay until help arrives, because naloxone can wear off before the opioids do.
Singer Mothica runs the whole response in under a minute. Watch where her thumb goes.
The most common reason people freeze: what if it is not opioids, and I make it worse?
Naloxone only works on opioids. If you are wrong, it does nothing. So when in doubt, give it. The only real mistake is doing nothing.
End Overdose sends you a free naloxone kit when you finish their certification. You may need to cover shipping.
Keep it in a bag, a car or a drawer, so it is there before an emergency.
Spot it, call 911, give naloxone, breathe for them, and stay.
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