How To Use a Narcan Or Naloxone Kit For Opioid Overdose

[@melissamusick5864]

my son accidentally overdosed recently at a 'friend's' house...I was told by the peer recovery counselors that he thought he got meth but it was heroin with fentanyl. Thank God for paramedics and narcan, and thank you for this video. I feel like I need to keep some on hand in case this sort of thing happens again. : (

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Melissa. It is a very real problem. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@theflamboyantgrandma1890]

It's not just druggies from across the tracks any more... It's a suburban plight. Kids just buying it off Snapchat who will have fatal consequences for doing what kids do... experimenting/experiencing life...a rite of passage... Good kids make mistakes!! Moms and Dad's getting hooked on pain killers after an injury or surgery. It's so common place now. So sorry for your experience... Gladder still y'all had a positive outcome!!💕

[@elaineking4535]

I’ll pray for your son that this was a wake-up call and it never happens again.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

My Doctor prescribed me an opiate painkiller. Hydrocodone. But it did not give me any type of high. Nothing. Actually gave me a headache. Not sure how anyone can get hooked on it. I Hated it and did not even finish the bottle of pills.

[@kat2878]

so glad he is ok!!

[@theflamboyantgrandma1890]

The sad reality of today's world makes this video THE MOST VALUABLE OF YOUR VIDEOS!! Thank you so much!! You guys Rock!🥰

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Michele. It is a bit of an uncomfortable topic but we felt strongly that we needed to do it.

[@ServeLearnTeach]

Thank you. I carry a Naloxone kit in my everyday carry bag, had to get my doctor to order it at our pharmacy (U.S.) As a clergy person, I am in all kinds of settings and do my best to stay prepared. I had to miss the training session, so I am especially grateful for this video.

[@Kathy61954]

Wonderful Q & A. Dr. Dr. Badalato answered so many questions that I never even thought of asking. Keep being wonderful ! Kathy

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Kathy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@robertstotts8868]

Thank you for this vid, Doctors. Very informative, and great explainations.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Robert. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joseenoel8093]

My bud's son.... She got him off it, did empty pharmacy gig shoot up, finally kicked him out, he was robbing them blind, he's very ok now though, she thought she'd lose him, terrible situation/time... Happy Canada Day, fireworks 🎆 tonight!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it can be horrible for sure Josee. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joseenoel8093]

(Her son tried to steal a little old lady's purse 👛, failed, 😁, arrested, sentenced to community work..) He getting alot of promotions now though 🤞🙂✌!

[@rappmasterdugg6825]

Dr. Zalzal's 911/411 story is EXACTLY the same one I experienced with my then-wife when I fell off a ladder onto the driveway! In that moment she was planning to call directory assistance, and I told her to ask them what the number was for 911.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Rappmaster. That’s hilarious. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pjk1714]

Informative and helpful for those that just get passed a kit to protect. Our community has several open door locations that not only assist using but trained medical professionals that do their best to save lives. All parents should know how. Sad but necessary.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed Pj. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@goththicus]

Thank you Docs for this informative video on overdose. In the US alone over 100K have died of overdose this past year. Although, that’s only ~3/10000 of the population it’s still one too many.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It’s too many Goth. The pandemic has been extra difficult. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joseenoel8093]

I don't need to tell you how awful it is out west, I've been to B.C. twice, it seems like you can just see/smell the poverty/desperation from so many...

[@carmenbaby02]

Great relevant topic.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

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[@harrisonkatzz7090]

I liked how well you expanded her words get it out and show us eg . SHE is new at this but you answered all my questions by the interaction . Did you rehearse this ? ps use a riser her head should be up to yours. THANK YOU I will get one . My area has needs.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Harrison. No script. One take. Just people talking and getting experts who are just explaining what they do. Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@test40323]

Excellent judgement free advice. About storage, is there an expiry date, can cold temperature affect use? Happy Canada Day and thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So they will have an expiry date. And yes no extreme temperatures on either side. Happy Canada Day!! 🇨🇦. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@barbmitchell7368]

Thank you!

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[@lindamartin6860]

Excellent video. I live in a senior community in Canada and didn’t realize that the pharmacies have free kits. Good to know. Thanks so much!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

There you go Linda! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kubotajordan9502]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Kubota. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@stevebliss8318]

Always look forward to your videos, I was kinda hoping for a reference to Pulp Fiction

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Steve. We talked about it. We weren’t totally sure if it was appropriate. 😀. Great scene though with the gigantic needle. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@libbyannstew8775]

Great PSA docs! I think I’ll grab a kit from Shoppers and keep it handy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Libbyann. Good idea. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@geckoproductions4128]

I'm a first responder in the San Antonio area. Great presentation. However, you sort of glossed over/didn't mention that when a sure nuff hard core addict gets a dose of Narcan they will wake up in hard withdrawal and may well be violent/aggressive and just plain batshit crazy. If you use this to save someones life, God Bless you, but protect yourself too and be prepared to defend yourself when they wake up.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s a great point! Thanks for sharing it with our audience. And thanks for being a first responder

[@dualsport57]

Thanks Docs, great educational video, and I'm going to pick up a kit this weekend!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hey Ole Rikker!! Great idea to have a kid on hand. You just never know. Hope all is well pal. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@c.smythe4806]

Excellent information and video! Thank you very much!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it C. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jamesparlane9289]

I have heard of cases where doctors overprescribed these drugs and fit people with sports injuries became junkies. One drug nicknamed "Hillbilly Herione" is regularly abused in New Zealand. There should be better control of how it is administered and better records of how much each person can get.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi James. It has changed a lot for those exact reasons. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@lindaking9222]

Interesting topic as usual

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you Linda. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@GreggBB]

This is a great topic! In the US the "opioid crisis" was at its worst a few years ago but is by no means over. It has just decreased a little. As prescribed pain med, these drugs are such a 2-edged sword. Lots of great information!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We would totally agree Gregg. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@GaryNichols50]

Great video. I've been curious about this. Question: If they are not breathing or barely breathing, how does the nasal spray get into the body to be effective? Do the vapors just getting into the sinus cavity pass directly into the bloodstream there without needing to go to the lungs?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Gary. Good question. The nasal lining is very vascular and it will be absorbed. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sonnykurtz9027]

Thx for the info!!! I wish the kits were available in USA!!! GPs are however prescribing kits for folks taking prescription opioids for chronic pain. Thx for pointing out that they should NOT be kept in cars as they need to stay at room temperature to stay effective. 🐾😎💞

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Sonny it is really important information these days. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

Very informative so glad to learn about the neloxone kit. Do all of us have to have that kit?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alida. It is definitely something to consider. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@toryberch]

Hi Docs, in the U.S I've never seen it free at our Walmart pharmacy. I paid like $21 for my Narcan. Right now I'm in my 2nd day of spinal fusion surgery and am on 2 Norco 10's my BP has been very low at like 86/40 it's not lab related. I'm also taking Baclofen for muscle spasms. But it's nice to know this is on hand in the hospital..Great video especially the chest rub 👍

[@dorianmorton67]

You often see the chest rub on hospital shows. It happens so fast sometimes you don’t notice unless you’re looking for it.

[@toryberch]

@@dorianmorton67 I like to watch the series ER so I'll have to keep an eye out for it! Thanks 👍

[@dorianmorton67]

@@toryberch you’ll see it there for sure!

[@toryberch]

@@dorianmorton67 Great! I have the channel in the hospital so I'll be waiting and watching 👍😃

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Tory. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mom2boys170]

Well done, guys. Very important topic.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Mom2Boys. Unfortunately it really is. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LynnSuthers]

411 and newd- hilarious. This was a really good video. It’s reassuring to know now that if Naloxon is given unnecessarily it can’t hurt the person. I learned a lot. Thank you for this. Also, the kits are free. Good to know.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. We felt it was an important topic Lynn. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@besame5504]

lol My little 10 mg Oxycodone pills were barely enough to ease any pain from my first knee replacement. Damn they hurt! I think my Doc gave me 40 the first time and when I asked for a refil, 30 the next. I could not of slept at all due to pain without them, ruthless really. I am not looking forward to my next replacement in 3 months I can tell you... Oxy for post surgery, Zilretta injections preop when you have a 6 month wait. I call Zilretta, "The hand of God". Don't have Narcan kits, not usually a pain killer taker and I physically wrote down EVERY dose/time I took the Oxy and I do not drink or take any other drugs that I do not research for myself for contraindications..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Besame. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the next one. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LisaCSwain]

I can't exactly "like" this video because it's such a sad topic. We're kinda facing something with one family member and hope it doesn't come to this; but good info nonetheless. Dr. Badalato is a great addition to your video team! On a more humorous note, how bad is it that I always want to steam press ya'lls scrubs?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Lisa. You are not the only one! Best of luck with your family member. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@darlenericotta7550]

Thanks great to know this! Is this just available in the Canada Pharmacies! Thank you again Docs .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Darlene. We have had comments that you have to buy them in the US. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@darlenericotta7550]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you Docs, good to have the way things are now days. As always a good video.

[@369SkinneR]

[Québec, Canada] Not trying to be funny and not sure if this is in the same category but when I was around 10 years old, there was this time when I thought I saw my Mother 'hide' a personal stash of her own chocolate bar in the cupboard and so one day I decided to sneak a piece when she wasn't looking (had to leap up and stand up on the counter top to be able to reach it), any who, There it was all perfect in its aluminum wrapping, I quickly opened it and snapped off a couple pieces (maybe more), closed the cupboard and took off into my room where I devoured the chocolate. It did taste a bit funny but that didn't matter for me at the time. A little while after, all I could remember is running to the bathroom with aches and pain in the lower abdomen, even after having 'emptied myself'. Well you probably guessed it, the chocolate was in fact what we called ex-lax (something to do with when someone is constipated). Don't know if one can actually overdose on this type of medication so I shared anyhow.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So yes you can take too much but it would just cause diarrhea. Funny story. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@youthrevisitedagain]

If it’s something that could be of benefit, it would probably not be readily available in the US. Or they would charge an arm & a leg for it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We are sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pjk1714]

Check to see if you have drop in centers in your area. They are federal funded and provide free.

[@pijnto]

Seems like this should be included in first aid kits.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes pijinto. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Itskaintmeenu]

hey nice sharing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@margephillips5951]

You can get Narcan in the US with a Dr. Percripion in my State, don't about others. Good thing to have on hand, you never know. It's also free.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure Marge. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Hello Same how are you guys I had my surgery yesterday it went OK I’m just barely getting feeling back in my leg I just started walking him a total of 40 steps and back in my bed

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Willard. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sandybrown4764]

Nudemographics, you got'em!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Sandy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@78cheerio]

If it’s not street drugs I would guess they are in a diabetic coma. In that case, if they are u conscious and cannot swallow, find something like honey or even BBQ sauce and smear it on their gums. Ideally the carbohydrate/ sugar you give is thick like a paste but use whatever you have. Just try to keep it on he gums so they don’t choke on it. Another guess, low potassium. Lemon juice or orange juice etc. trip to ER in any case. Right?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes. Best advice is to call 911. Unless you are trained in CPR. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

I think anesthetist should side hustle as first responders because they’re good at reviving people that are incapacitated 😅

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha they sure are and would be great at it. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@RobertLeeReevesIII-uz8tm]

So inject on the outside of the upper leg?

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

Not sure this is related, but do you guys have any opinion on using extremely low dose Naltrexone 1 to 5mg (custom compounded) to help relieve post-chemotherapy pain? I am taking Lyrica and Celebrex for arthritis and overall low grade pain post-chemotherapy, but trying this because I am still suffering with pain and it is lowering my quality of life. I have seen a few studies supporting this but my insurance did not cover it. The studies support no more than 5mg or the effect is lost.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Aimee. We have heard of this but no first hand experience. We hope it helps you

[@haraldramsthaler2915]

Hey guys!! Great content.. My question is.. Does Narcan have any age restrictions ? Like if a toddler finds, or digs one out of mom's purse,,, a stray pain pill and as little ones do,, eat it.. (God Forbid) Can naloxone be administered to a child lets say under 3 years old ? Sorry if this has been covered in the comments.. Thanks for the great content. I have total Right knee replacement Aug 18th.. You video's have really helped.. Much love from Penticton BC..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Harald. So yes. Often pharmacists will recommend a lower dose for those under 2 often in an injectable form. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@darian5428]

hey docs, do you think stem cell therapy can repair a labral tear? Is there any evidence, even a small amount, that shows stem cells can repair cartilage?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Darian. The short answer is no. Some people report benefit but the evidence is quite weak at this point. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@phartsky]

Remember Pulp Fiction??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Pete. We talked about using that during the video but thought it may have been seen as insensitive. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@GedColossalhause]

Yal really out here encouraging people to continue to use drugs! Yal should make videos on how to use insulin pumps o wait .. it’s not free like narcan my bad yal keep up the good work with all the encouragement and all

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Andrew. We are definitely not encouraging people to use drugs. The reality is that there are many people who for many reasons are going to overdose. No judgement. We just want less people to die. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

Next time have to re/fill a prescription medication following a postoperative procedural repair, and drug store pharmacy technician or actual small town pharmacist proceeds to verbally/nonverbally converses with strong condescending tone of voice, continuing on with accusation directed, judgmental at an innocent suffering customer, a good response to the tech may be inquiring if they’d fancy receiving a brisk round-house sternal rub, maybe then ask why their pupils are so small and potentially start shaking them 😅 jkjk … How about we bring awareness for betterment to the NON-opioid-abusing innocent patient population whom are legitimately recovering from the intensive, yet precise beating received in the operating room by those beastly, highly intelligent and amazing orthopedic surgeons… These patients continually incur seemingly purposeful, obnoxious and berating commentary, unnecessary delays, overall actual abuse etc from literally every level of (supposed)medical professionals; minus of course the actual surgical team… aside from writing letters to the medical licensing board. How would one go about stopping this poor behavior? (Let’s not forget the cancer patients and other suffers) Anyway, I appreciate everything you guys do! Take care!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed Mmm. There sure is a disconnect from the amazing role narcotics play in pain relief vs the small percentage of actual abusers. Well said. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@barbmitchell7368]

Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Barb. Thanks for watching and subscribing