Recognizing Opioid Overdose

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RECOGNIZING OPIOID OVERDOSE

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

Tiny pupils Unresponsive Breathing slow and shallow

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Skin is cold and/or clammy

Cannot wake up Gurgling and/or snoring

Slow heart rate, low blood pressure 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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