How does Narcan (naloxone) Work?

[@toyalambeth366]

Living in Las Vegas I think we need to blast your video on the billboards. Everyone needs to have narcan on hand to help out with the opioid pandemic. Thank you!

[@MeaThreattoDemocracy]

I'm inclined to believe with Narcan, the cure is worse than the disease.

[@ykheishim]

You’re the kind of non-judgemental person I feel like would incubate an incredible conversation. Thank you for the video, it was an enjoyable lesson 🙏

[@NurseMinder]

😊

[@Cyclegladiator]

When you mention that all of the pain a patient previously had will come back immediately, you should also remind that the patient will be in full-blown opiate withdrawal which is most likely the reason for hostility

[@HollieMM]

When I was in grade 10-12 there was an opioid pandemic. I graduated in 1999, I'm 40 now. And thankfully it never happened to me but it is still happening. I recently picked up a kit from the pharmacy. I hope I never have to use it. Thank you for the video!!

[@NurseMinder]

I hope you never need it, but having it is awesome in case you do

[@jamesclinesr2511]

It wasn’t half as bad then as it is now. I am 43 I graduated in 98 I don’t remember no opioid pandemic down at all media people did it, but it wasn’t. They weren’t dropping dead like they are now not even close.

[@tuskiomisham]

3 years on this is the only youtube video I can find on narcan's functional mechanishm. Thank you!

[@NurseMinder]

You are welcome :)

[@BigBadBalrog]

What a beautiful video. Thank you for dispelling doubts and questions about a highly stigmatized topic.

[@NurseMinder]

Thank you for your comment, and time

[@lloydpenney6689]

I got a Naloxone kit because I go to festivals and other events during the summer and I wanted one handy. (my brother-in-law lost a nephew to a fentanyl OD.) I'm glad I watched your video now I understand a lot more on the drugs work and the responses to expect. Thanks for doing this. Y Penney - in Ontario

[@NurseMinder]

Happy to help :)

[@pirate0bloodyskull]

This video was so informative. It answered every question I had about naloxone.

[@NurseMinder]

Yeah!!!! Stay safe

[@daveamoroso]

Very Good Explanation.. Good Job...

[@NurseMinder]

Thank you

[@Nan-59]

That's a fabulous kit!! In the states, our kits come with only 2 doses, and none of the extras! Gloves, breathing device, etc!

[@NurseMinder]

Oh wow! I always find it fascinating how different places do things

[@ValFromMontreal]

@@NurseMinder In Quebec too, only two doses. Thanks for the video!

[@AdamGrier]

You diving on top of the patient is badass

[@NurseMinder]

Hahaha

[@mannystarz1644]

I’m usually never into this type of stuff but this was so interesting to me. The biology behind it and the history is really cool. Hopefully I don’t have to use this information in the future 😂

[@NurseMinder]

It is pretty cool! Thank you for sharing

[@janana6138]

Very informative, I’ve always been curious and this in depth explanation has really explained things. I thought your personal experience was interesting as well. 👍

[@NurseMinder]

Thanks!

[@crod8387]

I'm learning about hypertension so that I can get off the meds. I find your videos very informative. Thank you!

[@NurseMinder]

Great! Keep your healthcare team involved.

[@Istandal0ne1]

This video is priceless! Thank you Nurse!

[@NurseMinder]

You are welcome 🙏

[@lbabytutorials4852]

I overdosed on heroin one time and they put Narcan up my nose. I swear to God when I woke up it was like I had so much energy. I didn’t know why everyone was around me staring at me. It was so crazy, I want to know why Narcan put me into rapid withdrawal. My skin started crawling, I was sweating, it was hell. So I want to know what’s in Narcan that makes someone that overdose is going to withdraw

[@NurseMinder]

Thanks for sharing your experience. When Narcan is used, it will look for any narcotic and remove the narcotic from a receptor site. And then Narcan will block that site so the medication cannot find. It is as if you have not taken any medication once Narcan is on board. Problem is Narcan only last for a short time, and then as it dissolves the medication will again connect into the receptor. So it can be a up-and-down ride

[@pixie1768]

No idea how I got to this video but glad I did. Thanks for sharing the info. You are a great trainer too!

[@leejganderson7827]

Thank you for this more simplicity way to understand Narcan Peace *Have a Safe* *Happy Holiday Season* 👍😉🍀👍😉🍀

[@NurseMinder]

Appreciate the feedback. Happy holiday season to you as well

[@brendanfogel4573]

It’s crazy what scientist have done

[@westfield90]

Thank you. So well explained.

[@NurseMinder]

💕

[@PinkJoy143]

Wonderful job, thank you so much. This may be a silly question....is it possible to give it to bring yourself back? Like as you feel yourself going down. Is that unheard of? You addressed a terrifying, shameful, and secretive subject un~biased with ease in quirky

[@PinkJoy143]

with ease in a quirky and thorough delivery.

[@NurseMinder]

Yes you can give it to yourself. Its one of the benefits of having the kit

[@orangeguy8859]

I’ve always wanted to know what other things can narcan take care of

[@NurseMinder]

Opiods

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Can you do a vid on how to use the nasal spray please

[@NurseMinder]

I don’t have access to the nasal spray for demo. If I get a kit, then I will

[@kenbrownfield6584]

@@NurseMinder Thanks

[@TheFlatEarthChannelcom]

Saved my life last night

[@NurseMinder]

Happy to hear 💕

[@roland.j.ruttledge]

great info, many thanks UK

[@NurseMinder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maliksutton6634]

Hi Mrs Tammy, I enjoyed watching you explaining Narcan also known as Nalcoxone and how they can be a pain reliever for Opioid. I found this topic interesting because I am a Human Services major at college and have taken some courses which explains addiction, pain relief, aging, substance abuse and so on. Can Narcan make a person addicted just as if it was a prescription or another drug. Also, I checked out your mask fog prevention video an hour ago and found it helpful to learn about how to reduce foggy glasses. I left behind a link to a product that may help because I purchase mine's last Monday and it has made a difference in wearing a mask to where I can breathe better and less suffocation. I also have some other tips on how to reduce foggy glasses. 1 Use good anti-fog product. 2 Place glasses on top of the mask. 3 Fit mask to your face. 4 Use medical tape to create a seal. 5 Absorb the moisture by inserting tissue inside the mask.

[@NurseMinder]

Thanks Malik. Narcan does not create an addiction. Narcan has no effect on someone who has no opioids on board.

[@maliksutton6634]

Thanks for the clarification Mrs Tammy, I really appreciate it.

[@williamkeech9359]

Would it be legal for me, a citizen of North Carolina, to carry Narcan in case of an emergency where I have to use it to save someone?

[@NurseMinder]

It is handed out here free no questions asked

[@Nan-59]

Yes! Please carry Narcan! You could save someone's life! I've been carrying for years.

[@Earthboundmisfit1]

Can you explain accutane

[@NurseMinder]

Did you find your answers? I have not researched accutane yet

[@robbymann5839]

Cool Thank you

[@raebennett1174]

When someone is overdosing there no way in hell you got the time to take a wipe and clean the vile

[@NurseMinder]

I get it. It feels like a stressful situation and that every second counts, but you have time. Research shows we can go up to 4 minutes without oxygen before damage begins

[@mwoods4608]

my son needed 4 doses last night

[@NurseMinder]

Yes it is commonly needed more than one time. I hope all is ok

[@spongebobstiddies2960]

of course the first time you needed to use narcan was in downtown winnipeg😂

[@NurseMinder]

Familiar with the area are you 😁

[@MikiBreki]

Cool stuff

[@RedLoveShow]

if any one need Opiod to forget pain. It's much better to smoke weed than opiod.

[@JB-xl3ix]

me at 2am

[@kimberlycararillo2475]

Narcan will bring the dead back to life

[@NurseMinder]

Not quite - but it feels like it

[@kimberlycararillo2475]

@@NurseMinder I've seen that stuff work like and off and on switch

[@r4k00n5]

Working on a song. Woke up with shit in my nose Smell was stuffy and i needed to blow People hold me down tell me its okay This is gonna be an interesting day Ambulance rushes me away Make small talk the nurse, name was Trey Worked in biomedical Told me my weed had fentanyl Arive at the hopital, feelin blue Wondering if my suspicions are true That my dealer is A massive fucking piece of shit They wheel me to my new apartment Nurse reaches in the glove conpartment Touches my face and checks my eyes Holy fuck I want fo die Parents arive, blank look on their face Tell me I'm the family disgrace

[@NurseMinder]

Sounds like you have had an experience

[@jb1611]

u bad i’m ngl

[@NurseMinder]

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