Naloxone Lend a Helping HAND Poster-Naloxone Lend a Helping HAND Poster

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The document advises on how to save a life in the event of an opioid overdose. It follows the acronym HAND, which stands for Help, Airway, Naloxone, and Don't leave. The first step is to call 911 for emergency help. Next, assist the person with their airway by providing rescue breaths. If the person does not wake up, administer naloxone and repeat the dose in 2-3 minutes if necessary. It is important to stay with the person until help arrives and place them on their side in case they vomit. <br /><br />The signs of an opioid overdose include being known to use opioids, being unresponsive even when shaken, slow or no breathing, lips or fingernails that are blue or gray-colored, and clammy or pale skin. The document also emphasizes that certain actions should not be taken in an attempt to stop the overdose. This includes not slapping, pinching, burning, or hurting the person, not placing them in a bathtub with cold water, not injecting them with bleach or any other substances besides naloxone, and not letting them sleep it off. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of not leaving the person unattended.

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opioid overdose

HAND

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Airway

Naloxone

Don't leave

911

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