Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is available as a nasal spray or injectable solution and is easy to administer with minimal training. Understanding its proper usage, including recognizing the signs of an overdose and administering the medication promptly, could mean the difference between life and death.
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NALOXONE (NARCAN) USE FOR AN OPIOID OVERDOSE
“Knowing how to use naloxone and keeping it within reach can safe a live.”
-Surgeon General Jerome Adams
HOW TO ADMINISTER NALOXONE
Nasal Naloxone (Narcan) is fairly easy to administer, however it is strongly urged for anyone not familiar to download the “Narcan Use Guide”.
These videos may also help you familiarize yourself with administering the nasal form and the injectible forms of Naloxone.
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