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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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  1. 1Ensure scene safety; consider environmental hazards
  2. 2Continue ventilation; repeat naloxone if no response after 2–3 minutes
  3. 3Recognize the opioid triad — pinpoint pupils, depressed respirations, decreased mental status
  4. 4Open airway and assess breathing; assist with BVM as needed
  5. 5Administer naloxone intranasal or intramuscular per protocol
  6. 6Monitor for recurrence of respiratory depression and transport