Naloxone (NARCAN) Info Guide

What is Narcan and why would you use it?

Naloxone is an FDA-approved medication that can be used to temporarily and rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is a brand name for Naloxone. It has no other purpose and will  not  harm someone who is  not  having an opioid overdose (so when in doubt, use it!).

Naloxone can be used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids like:

• Fentanyl
• Oxycodone (ie OxyContin®)
• Hydrocodone (ie Vicodin®)
• Codeine
• Morphine
• Heroin

What are the signs of opioid overdose? 

• Breathing will be slow or absent
• Person is not moving or is limp
• Lips and nails are blue for lighter skin tones, or gray/ashen or purple for darker skin tones (Color drops out or changes)
• Person may be choking
• You can hear gurgling sounds or snoring
• Can’t be woken up
• Pupils are tiny

What do I do if I suspect an opioid overdose?

• Remain Calm
• Try to wake and alert the person (shake the person, shout at them, and/or cause physical pain such as rubbing knuckles hard on sternum)
• Give Narcan
• Call 911 and describe the situation, including that you have given Narcan and other steps you have already taken
• Perform rescue breathing
• Place person in recovery position (pictured below)

https://cpr-test.org/how-to-put-someone-into-the-recovery-position/

Where can I find Narcan on Campus?

• In every AED box.

How should I report an incident?

Alert UMKC Police at (816) 235-1515 or by calling 911 from any campus phone.

• Stay with the person until help arrives.
• Be prepared to share:
  • How you found the person.
  • How many doses were given.
  • How the person responded after the Narcan was given.

How can I get training on how to use Narcan?

• Online – Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service

https://health.mo.gov/living/families/more/first-responder-training.php

• Online- Missouri Partners in Prevention Training

https://www.mopiptraining.org/msrx/

Am I protected if I give Narcan?

You are protected under the Missouri Good Samaritan Law!

Under the Good Samaritan Law, the person who seeks medical help and the person experiencing the medical emergency shall not be arrested, charged, prosecuted, or convicted resulting from minor drug and alcohol violations, when acting in good faith. Learn more at  https://time2actmissouri.com/goodsamaritan .

RESOURCES TO KNOW

Substance Abuse Resources