Can EMT give naloxone?

EMT/BLS providers can obtain the naloxone (Narcan) from the IV box, drug box or Revive kit to administer it.

Do you have to be trained to administer Narcan?

NARCAN® Nasal Spray was developed to be used at home without the need for any medical training. * If you suspect an opioid overdose, administer NARCAN® Nasal Spray and get emergency medical assistance right away.

Can EMR administer Narcan?

EMRs and EMTs may only administer naloxone by intranasal or autoinjector routes.

How EMT administer Narcan?

Narcan can be administered intravenously (IV), intraosseously (IO), intranasally (IN), intramuscularly (IM), or down the endotracheal tube (ETT). IV administration is preferred, but any route can result in a favorable outcome. Dosing can range from 0.04mg to 4mg.

What meds can EMT give?

Medications authorized for administration by EMTs are:

• Activated Charcoal.
• Albuterol.
• Aspirin.
• Epinephrine, 1:1,000 via EpiPen® or vial.
• Nitroglycerin (Tablet or Spray)
• Oral Glucose Gel.
• Oxygen.
• Tylenol.

How long is the Narcan training?

Some naloxone trainings can be done in as little as 20 minutes. The programs usually teach participants about the opioid epidemic, the risks of these drugs, how to recognize an opioid overdose, and how to administer naloxone.

Is naloxone a controlled substance?

Naloxone requires a prescription but is not a controlled substance. It has few known adverse effects, and no potential for abuse. Naloxone is administered when a patient is showing signs of opioid overdose.

How do you administer a Narcan kit?

Naloxone Injection

1. Remove the plastic cap from the vial of naloxone.
2. Draw back 1 ml of air into the syringe.
3. Insert the syringe into the rubber plug on the vial, and inject the air from the syringe into the vial.
4. Turn vial upside down and pull back on the syringe plunger to draw 1 mL of liquid into the syringe.

What route is narcan given?

Naloxone is absorbed not only through intravenous (IV), but also by intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), endotracheal, sublingual, intralingual, submental, and nasal routes. Via the IV route, onset of action is within 1-2 minutes.

Is intranasal (in) naloxone the new standard for EMS administration?

One of the greatest implementations into the EMS treatment realm has been the introduction of intranasal (IN) medication administration. Aside from intravenous (IV), intraosseous (IO) and intramuscular (IM) administration, naloxone seems to have gained significant popularity via the IN route.

What is intranasal naloxone trainer with training Mad device?

Intranasal Naloxone Trainer with Training MAD Device replicates the IMS Luer-Jet Prefilled Syringe. It is slightly larger in size to make it easier to handle in training. this item is refillable for use with water. NOT INTENDED TO SPRAY WATER INTO HUMAN NASAL PASSAGES DURING TRAINING.

Should EMS administer naloxone if a heroin overdose occur?

From the context of EMS treatment plans, we’re typically not going to do much more than monitor ABCs and look for signs of an overdose when we’re managing a substance abuse patient. This means not every potential patient that took heroin should be administered naloxone.

How much naloxone do you give an auto injector?

Auto-injectors can be pricey, but inhaled medication via nasal spray or atomizer makes both medication stocking and public administration more effective. Many EMS protocols seem to call for naloxone administration with a starting dose of between 0.4-0.5 mg for an adult patient.