What is NARCAN Nasal Spray??
NARCAN Nasal Spray, when used in conjunction with emergency medical care, can help restore breathing to a person experiencing an Opioid induced overdose.
If someone you know takes opioids or prescription opioids, be prepared for possible live-threatening opioid overdose emergency by having NARCAN rescue kit nearby.
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Nasal spray that can help in a possible life-threatening opioid overdose emergency.
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It is an "opioid antagonist"
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Can quickly restore normal breathing to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose.
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Needle free and designed for ease-of-use
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Requires no assembly or specialized training.
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Inhalation is not required.
How to recognize an Opioid Overdose.
Signs of an OVERDOSE, which often results in death if not treated, include:
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Unconsciousness or inability to awaken.
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Slow or shallow breathing or breathing difficulty such as choking sounds or a gurgling/snoring noise from a person who cannot be awakened.
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Fingernails or lips turning blue/purple. If an opioid overdose is suspected, stimulate the person:
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Call the person’s name.
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If this doesn’t work, vigorously grind knuckles into the sternum (the breastbone in middle of chest) or rub knuckles on the person’s upper lip.
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If the person responds, assess whether he or she can maintain responsiveness and breathing.
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Continue to monitor the person, including breathing and alertness, and try to keep the person awake
and alert.
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If the person does not respond, call 911, provide rescue breathing if the person is not breathing on their own, and administer one does of naloxone.
Resources
NARCAN - Instructions for use
Instructions for using NARCAN nasal spray during an opioid overdose emergency.
IDHS - Recognizing an Opiod Overdose
Find the drug facts for Opioids and how to spot abuse.