Fentanyl Facts
Adolescents ages __ - ___ saw a monthly drug overdose deaths increased 109% in 2019-2021
10-19
Three signs of general overdose
•Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
•Pain
•Drowsiness, confusion, and poor coordination
•Agitation and paranoia
•Loss of consciousness
•Breathing problems
•support the person’s breathing by administering oxygen or performing rescue breathing.
Do
__ out of 10 fake prescription pills (seized by the DEA) contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl
7 out of 10
Three signs of opioid overdose
•Skin that is pale or very clammy to the touch
•Lips and fingernails turning blue
•Limp body
•Vomiting or gurgling noises from mouth
•Slowed breathing
•Slowed heart rate
•Being unconscious or unable to speak
•Small pupils
put the person into a cold bath or shower.
Don't
Name of the nasal spray used to reverse the effects of opioids
Narcan
Name the five steps for responding to an overdose
Call for help
Check for signs
Support breathing
Administer narcan
Monitor breathing
try to make the person vomit drugs that he or she may have swallowed.
Don't