EMT Basic · Chapter 22 · Sequence
Toxicology
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Field response to a suspected opioid overdose
Order EMT actions for an unresponsive patient with the opioid triad.
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- 1Ensure scene safety; consider environmental hazards
- 2Continue ventilation; repeat naloxone if no response after 2–3 minutes
- 3Recognize the opioid triad — pinpoint pupils, depressed respirations, decreased mental status
- 4Open airway and assess breathing; assist with BVM as needed
- 5Administer naloxone intranasal or intramuscular per protocol
- 6Monitor for recurrence of respiratory depression and transport