Naloxone SAVE ME Steps
Follow the SAVE ME steps to respond to an overdose. If the person must be left unattended at any time, put them in the recovery position (Mouth downward for fluid to drain from the airway, chin up to keep the throat open, arms and legs locked to stabilize position).
Stimulate
Perform sternal rub (with closed fist, rub knuckles up and down on person’s chest). If the person is unresponsive, call 911 if you haven’t already.
Airway
Ensure nothing in the mouth is obstructing the airway.
Ventilate
If this person is not breathing, plug their nose, tilt the head back and provide 1 breath every 5 seconds for 2 minutes. You should see the chest rise with each breath.
Muscular Injection
• Expose thigh as much as possible, divide into thirds, plan to inject into the middle section
• Clean injection area with alcohol swab
Evaluate
If nothing changes, if they are still unresponsive and aren’t adequately breathing, inject Naloxone while you wait for first responders to arrive.
• Naloxone takes 2 – 5 minutes to start working
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