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What To Do If Someone Experiences an Opioid Overdose | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham
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The U.S. is in the throes of an opioid overdose crisis. Ali Raja, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Mass General Brigham, describes the signs of an opioid overdose, and what to do if you think someone may be experiencing an overdose. If someone shows the signs of an overdose, including losing consciousness, slowed or no breathing, and cold or clammy skin, call for emergency help right away. If available, administer Naloxone. Naloxone is a safe medication that can help stop an overdose until help arrives.
This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - How do you know if someone is experiencing an overdose?
0:36 - Step 1: Check for signs of overdose
1:06 - Step 2: Call for emergency help
1:11 - Step 3: Give the person Naloxone, if available
2:13 - Step 4: Try to keep the person awake and breathing
2:17 - Step 5: Lay the person on their side to prevent choking
2:22 - Step 6: Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives
About Mass General Brigham:
Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond.
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This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - How do you know if someone is experiencing an overdose?
0:36 - Step 1: Check for signs of overdose
1:06 - Step 2: Call for emergency help
1:11 - Step 3: Give the person Naloxone, if available
2:13 - Step 4: Try to keep the person awake and breathing
2:17 - Step 5: Lay the person on their side to prevent choking
2:22 - Step 6: Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives
About Mass General Brigham:
Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond.
#MassGeneralBrigham #MGB #OpioidOverdose
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Mass General Brigham:
What To Do If Someone Experiences an Opioid Overdose | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham
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