1. OD Prevention/Management Checklist
Does the person being trained;
• Know about OD causes (poly substance use, long/short acting, tolerance
change etc) and prevention techniques (Don’t use alone, don’t mix
downers including alcohol, extreme caution if using opiates after a
break, ‘taste’ drug first etc)
• Know about signs and symptoms of CNS depressant overdose (won’t
wake with shout/shake, breathing problem, pale skin/blue lips
• Know when to call an Ambulance (when person won’t wake with
shout/shake)
• Knows about Recovery position (person on their side. Airway open)
• Know about rescue breathing and CPR (30 compressions 2BREATHS!!!)
• Knows that Naloxone acts by blocking opiods from acting in the brain,
but doesn’t remove opiods from the body (possible RE OD RISK)
• Know when and how to administer naloxone (when casualty wont
wake but is breathing- administer when in recovery position. Or on
casualty who isn’t breathing- after 30 compressions and 2 breaths (1
cycle) THEN again after every 3 cycles. 0.4mls into outer thigh)
• Knows the importance of medical attention (possible RE OD RISK)
• Knows that Naloxone ‘wears off’ after about 20-30 mins (possible RE
OD RISK)
• Knows about reporting naloxone use and resupply in their community
• Knows not to use again or let the person who has been ‘naloxoned’ use
while waiting for the ambulance to arrive
If a person being trained knows about/ can satisfactorily answer all of the above, they have
successfully demonstrated an awareness and understanding of Naloxone and its use