EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2144 | Naloxone (Narcan)  starts with an introduction to this important topic. This course deals with knowing about Naloxone, different ways to evaluate the patient’s medication needs, and various techniques for administering the drug. The course also discusses different scenarios, ways to deal with them including patients of specials needs. The lessons covered areThe lessons covered are

• Lesson 1:  Introduction to Naloxone
• Lesson 2:  Patient Assessment and Administration
• Lesson 3:  Special Considerations and Documentation
• Lesson 4: Scenarios and Decision-Making
• Lesson 5: Prevention and Community Resources

Excerpt from EMS Care EMT Chapter 24-MCIT-F3-2144 | Naloxone (Narcan) 

Let’s walk through your decision-making process. When you arrive on the scene, you’re faced with an unconscious patient. Your initial assessment reveals slow breathing at 6 per minute, pinpoint pupils, and cyanotic lips. Drug paraphernalia is present.

This is your decision tree:

First, ensure scene safety and BSI.

Second, begin respiratory support with BVM while your partner prepares naloxone.

Third, determine if one provider can maintain adequate ventilation. If not, prioritize BVM ventilation with two providers over immediate naloxone administration.

Every decision you make follows from your assessment findings and works toward improving respiratory status.