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Recognizing Opioid Overdose

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RECOGNIZING OPIOID OVERDOSE If someone is experiencing one or more of these symptoms, they may be overdosing:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Breathing slow and shallow Unresponsive

5.

Gurgling and/or snoring

6.

Skin is cold and/or clammy

7.

Tiny pupils Slow heart rate, low blood pressure

8.

Cannot wake up Bluish lips or fingers

If you think someone is overdosing • Call 911 right away. • Give them Narcan® (naloxone) if available. • Perform rescue breaths (CPR).

Source: Indian Health Service (2018), First Responder Training Program Presentation. Naloxone Trainin Toolkit. Retrieved from https://www.ihs.gov/opioids/includes/the mes/responsive2017/display_objects/docu ments/ihsnaloxonetraining.pdf


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