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"Opioids are _____________." |
Medications used primarily for pain relief. Pt. 8, pg. 67 |
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"Opioids in high doses can cause ___________________ that can cause ____________________." |
-Central nervous system and respiratory depression -Respiratory and cardiac arrest Pt. 8, pg. 67 |
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"Naloxone is _______________________________." |
An agent that can reverse the effects of respiratory depression caused by opioids Pt. 8, pg. 67 |
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"Naloxone may be given by ___________, _______________, and ______________." |
-Intramuscular -Intranasal -Intravenous Pt. 8, pg. 67 |
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"If an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency is suspected in a victim of cardiac arrest, consider ________________ after ___________________." |
-Giving naloxone per local protocol -Starting CPR Pt. 8, pg. 67 |
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Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Sequence: Step 1 |
Verify Scene Safety Pt. 8, pg. 69 |
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Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Sequence: Step 2 |
Assess Breathing and pulse Pt. 8, pg. 69 |
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Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Sequence: Step3A (Breathing normally and pulse is present) |
Monitor responsiveness, breathing and pulse Pt. 8, pg. 69 |
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Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Sequence: Step 3B (Not breathing normally, but pulse is present) |
-Provide rescue breathing -Confirm that emergency response system has been activated -If opioid overdose is suspected administer naloxone per protocol and monitor for response -Continue rescue breathing and check pulse about every 2 min Pt. 8, pg. 69 |
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Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Sequence: Step 3C (Not breathing normally and no pulse present) |
-Provide high-quality CPR and use the AED as soon as it is available -If opioid overdose is suspected, administer naloxone per protocol and monitor for response -Continue until advanced care team takes over or victim starts to move Pt. 8, pg. 69 |
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Review Question 8.1: "What is NOT an example of an opioid?" a. Heroin b. Hydrocodone c. Morphine d. Naloxone |
d. Naloxone Pt. 8, pg. 70 |
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Review Question 8.2: "You find your 27-y/o opioid-using roommate unresponsive with no breathing but a strong pulse. You suspect an opioid emergency. A friend is phoning 911 and looking for the naloxone autoinjector. What action should you take?" a. Remain with roommate until naloxone arrives and then administer it immediately b. Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions c. Provide rescue breathing: 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds d. Provide rapid defibrillation with an AED |
c. Provide rescue breathing: 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds Pt. 8, pg. 70 |
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Review Question 8.3: "You find an unresponsive 56-y/o man who has been taking hydrocodone. No breathing, no pulse. You notice medication bottle is empty and suspect opioid emergency. A colleague activates the emergency response system and is getting the AED and naloxone. What should you do next:" a. Wait for naloxone to arrive b. Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions c. Provide 1 rescue breath every 5-6 sec until naloxone arrives d. Provide rapid defibrillation with AED |
b. Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions Pt. 8, pg. 70 |
