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Giving an Emergency Dose of Naloxone for Opioid Overdose.
Giving an Emergency Dose of Naloxone for Opioid Overdose.Dial 911 on your phone.Open the package containing the naloxone nasal spray.Put your thumb on the bottom of the plunger and your index and middle fingers on either side of thenose piece.Tilt the head up of the person who is to get the naloxone dose. Put the nasal spray nozzle into one oftheir nostrils at a straight angle.Give the dose of nasal spray by fully pushing down on the plunger.Roll the person onto their side.If there is no response from the person after two to three minutes, give them a second dose.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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