PROJECT TEAM. Karen Tilashalski, Alison Donoho, Marianne Drainer,

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1 PROJECT TEAM Karen Tilashalski, Alison Donoho, Marianne Drainer,

2 PURPOSE of Training Get an overview of the opioid epidemic Reduce the risk of overdose death Learn how to administer naloxone

3 Opioids

4 Prescription Pain Killers are Accessible In 2014 there were enough Rx pain killers prescribed in Madison County to give every person 126 pills.

5 Rx Opioid Painkillers as Gateway Drugs to Heroin

6 Substance Use Disorder

8 Opioid Deaths in Illinois , , , ,072

9 2016 Madison County Overdose Deaths Huffing Alcohol Cocaine Methamphetamine Fentanyl/Heroin Fentanyl/Meth Heroin Prescription Drugs Fentanyl

11 People risk overdosing if they Inject opioid drugs intravenously Mix opioids with depressants like alcohol Live is a household where drug use takes place Are elderly and use opioids for chronic pain Have abstained from use for a period of time Are bystanders to illegal opioid use

12 Recognizing an Overdose Intoxicated Muscles are relaxed Slowed or slurred speech Sleepy looking Nodding Responds to stimulation Overdosing Infrequent or no breathing Deep snoring or gurgling Pale, clammy skin Heavy nod No response to stimulation

13 Naloxone Facts

15 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring? No Response When Spoken To or Shaken Gently Pin-Point Pupils Slow or Shallow Breathing/Making Gurgling Sounds Fingernails/Lips Turning Blue or Gray Face Clammy or Pale

16 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring?

17 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring? If the person is NOT breathing: 1) Tilt the person s head back and pinch the nose closed 2) Place your mouth over the person s mouth to make a seal and give 2 slow breaths (the chest should rise, but not the stomach) 3) Continue to give 1 breath every 5 seconds

18 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring? 1) Position patient on his/her back 2) Gently tilt the person s head back 3) Press the plunger firmly into one nostril

19 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring?

20 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring?

21 What to Do Afterwards Stay with the person Keep the person calm and comforted Watch for combative behavior Be prepared for another overdose Dispose of the naloxone pump

22 Signs of Withdrawal

23 Suspect an Overdose is Occurring?

24 Good Samaritan Law The law supports: Use of naloxone in an emergency/overdose situation Enables non-medical persons to be trained and to administer naloxone Eliminates fear of liability or punishment in the event of use

25 Reporting Form/Additional Kits Karen Tilashalski; Alison Donoho; Marianne Drainer;

26 How To Store Naloxone Keep out of direct sunlight Store between 59 and 77 F Store in a secure location Keep away from children Note the expiration date

27 Resource Information The Prescription Drug & Heroin Overdose Epidemic gov/opioids/index What is heroin? drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin Opioids samhsa/gov/atod/opioids Administering Naloxone youtube.com/watch?v=qvnb2v91jyg youtube.com/watch?v=ar3qa63trai

of drug prevention, use, abuse and recovery.

28 Partnership for Drug-Free Communities Bringing community partners together to develop effective strategies that address all aspects of drug prevention, use, abuse and recovery. Meets monthly at Anderson Hospital. Call Donna Nahlik at for information.

29 Avoiding Opioid Overdoses Talk with your doctor about the safe use of prescription pain killers and alternative ways to manage pain Do not mix opioids with alcohol or other drugs Abstain from illegal drug use Have naloxone available Seek treatment services

Opioid Overdose Prevention for Law Enforcement and First Responders. Sponsored by the NC Office of EMS

Opioid Overdose Prevention for Law Enforcement and First Responders Sponsored by the NC Office of EMS Overview The goal of this presentation is to help inform the public safety community of North Carolina