BLS - Opioid Overdose

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To quickly assess for an opioid overdose, you should use the opioid overdose triad. This includes pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, and unconsciousness or severe sleepiness.

True

If the patient responds to the naloxone, you need to be prepared to perform which action(s) most immediately?

Protect yourselves against a possible violent reaction from Liz, clear the airway if needed and put Liz into a recovery position.

Which action is the priority?

Provide care for respiratory arrest, starting with ventilations.

What is the correct ventilation rate for an adult patient in respiratory arrest?

1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds

In addition to EMS, you immediately request which resources?

AED, BVM and naloxone

How long should you wait before administering it?

4 minutes

Should Jamal administer naloxone during cardiac arrest to a patient experiencing opioid overdose?

Yes


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