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Administering Naloxone Nasal Spray

Lay, spray and stay. This is a good reminder of what to do when you administer Naloxone nasal spray. Below are more details on the steps to take and a video showing the nasal spray being administered. Review the FAQ for more information including signs to watch for that indicate an opioid overdose.

STEP 1 - CHECK person if you suspect an overdose.STEP 1: CHECK person if you suspect
an overdose
• CHECK for responsiveness – person
will not wake up, is very sleepy, or
not breathing well
• Shake the person gently
•Yell “Wake Up!”
Step 2 - GIVE 1 dose in the nose.STEP 2: GIVE 1 dose in the nose
• HOLD the nasal spray device with
thumb on bottom of plunger
• INSERT the nozzle into either
NOSTRIL
• PRESS the plunger firmly to spray
1st dose
•1 nasal spray device contains 1 dose
STEP 3: CALL • Call TC PD at 817-257-7777 after spraying the 1st doseSTEP 3: CALL
• Call TC PD at 817-257-7777
after spraying the 1st dose
STEP 4: WATCH & GIVE • Wait 2-3 minutes for person to wake up •If the person wakes up, go to step 5 •If the person does not wake up, spray a 2nd dose • Continue to give doses every 2-3 minutes until person wakes up or emergency personnel arriveSTEP 4: WATCH & GIVE
• Wait 2-3 minutes for person to
wake up
•If the person wakes up, go to step 5
•If the person does not wake up,
spray a 2nd dose
• Continue to give doses every 2-3
minutes until person wakes up or
emergency personnel arrive
STEP 5: STAY • STAY with the person until emergency personnel arrive, even if the person wakes up •GIVE another dose if the person becomes very sleepy againSTEP 5: STAY
• STAY with the person until
emergency personnel arrive, even if
the person wakes up
•GIVE another dose if the person
becomes very sleepy again