Preventing Opioid Overdoses (Samhsa) - Masimo Opioid Halo User Manual

Preventing Opioid Overdoses (SAMHSA)

WARNING: It is strongly recommended supervision be provided with naloxone. Please make sure that
anyone providing supervision is aware of signs of opioid overdose and understands how to help.
Opioid overdoses are deadly.
To help prevent opioid overdoses it is important to avoid using opioids without supervision. The Opioid
Halo System is designed as a tool to help increase awareness and recognition to prevent opioid
overdoses.
The most important part of this solution is that people are aware of signs of opioid overdose and
understand how to help. Let someone know about this product and share how they can recognize and
help if there is an opioid overdose.
SAMHSA recommends 5 steps to help prevent opioid overdoses.
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STEP 1 – Evaluate for Signs of Opioid Overdose
Are they unconscious or unable to wake up?
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Are they having difficulty breathing?
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Are their fingernails or lips turning blue?
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If you think they are having overdose, try to wake them up:
Call their name.
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Rub your knuckles on the bone in the middle of their chest.
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STEP 2 – Call 911 for Help
If they are not responding or cannot stay responsive, call 911 to get help. Opioid overdose is
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an emergency.
STEP 3 – Administer Naloxone
If you still suspect they are overdosing, administer naloxone.
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Administer a 2nd dose of naloxone if not responding 2 to 3 minutes after the first dose.
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STEP 4 – Support the Person's Breathing
Keep their airway clear.
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STEP 5 – Monitor the Person's Response
Naloxone can cause opioid withdrawal symptoms to return or only last of short duration.
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Watch them to make sure they do not start to overdose again.
SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
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