Naloxone Administration by Law Enforcement
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What is the objective of administering naloxone hydrochloride by sworn Sheriff's Office personnel?

  • To treat suspected opioid overdoses as outlined in Florida Statute § 381.887 (correct)
  • To provide a substitute for emergency medical services
  • To issue a warning to individuals suspected of opioid overdoses
  • To render medical aid to individuals suspected of cocaine overdoses

    • What is the scope of this Standard Operating Procedure?

  • Only sworn Sheriff's Office personnel who have completed the required course of instruction (correct)
  • All law enforcement personnel in the state of Florida
  • All medical personnel in the state of Florida
  • Only emergency medical services personnel

    • What is the purpose of providing naloxone hydrochloride to Sheriff's Office deputies?

  • To render medical aid to individuals suspected of cocaine overdoses
  • To issue a warning to individuals suspected of opioid overdoses
  • To enhance the effectiveness of medical aid to individuals suspected of opioid overdoses (correct)
  • To provide a substitute for emergency medical services

    • What is an opioid overdose?

    <p>The ingestion of an excessive dose of heroin or opiate-based prescription drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indicator of an opioid overdose?

    <p>The patient has 'pinpoint pupils' and/or abnormally low heart rate or blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Sheriff's Office deputy in relation to opioid overdoses?

    <p>To render medical aid to individuals suspected of opioid overdoses as first responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is naloxone hydrochloride?

    <p>An emergency opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids administered from outside the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for Sheriff's Office personnel to be issued naloxone hydrochloride?

    <p>Complete the required course of instruction on the administration of an emergency opioid antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action that Sheriff's Office deputies should take when arriving at the scene of a suspected opioid overdose?

    <p>Ensure the safety of the scene and request the response of EMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should administer naloxone hydrochloride to the individual?

    <p>Only Sheriff's Office deputies who have been issued naloxone hydrochloride and have successfully completed training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the individual's breathing does not return to normal after the initial dose of naloxone hydrochloride?

    <p>Administer a second dose of naloxone hydrochloride with a new device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of informing EMS that naloxone hydrochloride was used on the individual?

    <p>To provide EMS with important information about the individual's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to individuals who regain consciousness after being revived from an opioid overdose?

    <p>They may regain consciousness in an agitated or combative state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with used naloxone hydrochloride dispensers?

    <p>Give them to EMS personnel for disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should all individuals revived with the use of naloxone hydrochloride be encouraged to go to the hospital?

    <p>For further evaluation and medical treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if an individual refuses transport to the hospital after being revived with naloxone hydrochloride?

    <p>Evaluate them for a Marchman Act to determine if involuntary examination is needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with individuals who are facing criminal charges and were revived with naloxone hydrochloride?

    <p>Transport them to Tampa General Hospital for medical clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting the use of naloxone hydrochloride in a general offense report?

    <p>To track the effectiveness of naloxone hydrochloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naloxone hydrochloride can only be administered by medical professionals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Opioid overdose can only be caused by heroin.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naloxone hydrochloride is only available in the form of an auto-injector.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual who has overdosed on opioids will always respond to voice or touch.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sheriff's Office deputies are required to have a medical background to administer naloxone hydrochloride.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naloxone hydrochloride is only effective in treating opioid overdoses caused by prescription drugs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An antagonist is a drug that enhances the effects of another drug.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All Sheriff's Office deputies are issued naloxone hydrochloride.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sheriff's Office deputies who respond to a suspected opioid overdose scene should ensure the safety of the scene and request the response of Fire Department.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an individual does not have a pulse, CPR and an AED should not be used.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sheriff's Office deputies who have been issued naloxone hydrochloride and have successfully completed training on its use and administration should not administer it to the individual.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A second dose of naloxone hydrochloride can never be given after the initial dose.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of naloxone hydrochloride is a substitute for emergency medical care.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals revived from an opioid overdose will always be calm and cooperative.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals who are revived with naloxone hydrochloride should not be encouraged to go to the hospital for further evaluation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Used naloxone hydrochloride dispensers should be destroyed by the Sheriff's Office deputy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sheriff's Office will not provide a course of instruction regarding the use of naloxone hydrochloride to sworn personnel.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A general offense report is not required when naloxone hydrochloride is used.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Purpose and Scope

    • The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to define guidelines governing the administration of naloxone hydrochloride by sworn Sheriff’s Office personnel.
    • The objective is to treat suspected opioid overdoses and reduce injuries and fatalities when a Sheriff’s Office deputy arrives on scene before emergency medical services personnel.
    • This procedure applies to sworn Sheriff's Office personnel who have successfully completed the required course of instruction on the administration of an emergency opioid antagonist, such as naloxone hydrochloride.

    Definition and Discussion

    • An antagonist is a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug.
    • Naloxone hydrochloride (Naloxone/Narcan) is an emergency opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids administered from outside the body and is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid overdose.
    • Opioid overdose is the ingestion of an excessive dose of heroin or opiate-based prescription drugs, with indicators including the patient not waking up, not responding to voice or touch, breathing is very slow, irregular, or has stopped, “pinpoint pupils,” and/or abnormally low heart rate or blood pressure.

    Procedure

    • Only Sheriff’s Office deputies who have completed the required course of instruction shall be issued naloxone hydrochloride.
    • Deputies who are the first to arrive at the scene of a suspected opioid overdose shall ensure the safety of the scene and request the response of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) via the Communications Bureau.
    • Deputies shall perform an assessment of the individual and determine what medical services may be needed.
    • If the individual does not have a pulse, CPR and an AED should be used.
    • If a pulse is present, naloxone hydrochloride shall be administered as quickly as possible.
    • A second dose of naloxone hydrochloride may be given after 2-3 minutes if the individual’s breathing does not return to normal or if breathing difficulty resumes.
    • After the use of naloxone hydrochloride, deputies should be prepared for an unpredictable and potentially violent response from the individual.

    Additional Information

    • The use of naloxone hydrochloride is not a substitute for emergency medical care.
    • EMS must still respond regardless of the individual’s apparent condition following the use of naloxone hydrochloride.
    • All individuals revived with the use of naloxone hydrochloride should be encouraged to go to the hospital for further evaluation.
    • If the individual refuses transport to the hospital, they should be evaluated for a Marchman Act to determine if involuntary examination is needed.
    • Used naloxone hydrochloride dispensers can be given to EMS personnel for disposal or disposed of as normal refuse.
    • When naloxone hydrochloride is administered, the Sheriff’s Office deputy shall originate a general offense report and document its use and results.

    Training

    • The Sheriff's Office will provide a course of instruction regarding the use of naloxone hydrochloride to all approved sworn personnel.

    Purpose and Scope

    • The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to define guidelines governing the administration of naloxone hydrochloride by sworn Sheriff’s Office personnel.
    • The objective is to treat suspected opioid overdoses and reduce injuries and fatalities when a Sheriff’s Office deputy arrives on scene before emergency medical services personnel.
    • This procedure applies to sworn Sheriff's Office personnel who have successfully completed the required course of instruction on the administration of an emergency opioid antagonist, such as naloxone hydrochloride.

    Definition and Discussion

    • An antagonist is a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug.
    • Naloxone hydrochloride (Naloxone/Narcan) is an emergency opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids administered from outside the body and is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid overdose.
    • Opioid overdose is the ingestion of an excessive dose of heroin or opiate-based prescription drugs, with indicators including the patient not waking up, not responding to voice or touch, breathing is very slow, irregular, or has stopped, “pinpoint pupils,” and/or abnormally low heart rate or blood pressure.

    Procedure

    • Only Sheriff’s Office deputies who have completed the required course of instruction shall be issued naloxone hydrochloride.
    • Deputies who are the first to arrive at the scene of a suspected opioid overdose shall ensure the safety of the scene and request the response of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) via the Communications Bureau.
    • Deputies shall perform an assessment of the individual and determine what medical services may be needed.
    • If the individual does not have a pulse, CPR and an AED should be used.
    • If a pulse is present, naloxone hydrochloride shall be administered as quickly as possible.
    • A second dose of naloxone hydrochloride may be given after 2-3 minutes if the individual’s breathing does not return to normal or if breathing difficulty resumes.
    • After the use of naloxone hydrochloride, deputies should be prepared for an unpredictable and potentially violent response from the individual.

    Additional Information

    • The use of naloxone hydrochloride is not a substitute for emergency medical care.
    • EMS must still respond regardless of the individual’s apparent condition following the use of naloxone hydrochloride.
    • All individuals revived with the use of naloxone hydrochloride should be encouraged to go to the hospital for further evaluation.
    • If the individual refuses transport to the hospital, they should be evaluated for a Marchman Act to determine if involuntary examination is needed.
    • Used naloxone hydrochloride dispensers can be given to EMS personnel for disposal or disposed of as normal refuse.
    • When naloxone hydrochloride is administered, the Sheriff’s Office deputy shall originate a general offense report and document its use and results.

    Training

    • The Sheriff's Office will provide a course of instruction regarding the use of naloxone hydrochloride to all approved sworn personnel.

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    This quiz covers the administration of naloxone hydrochloride by law enforcement personnel to treat opioid overdoses. It outlines the guidelines and procedures for sworn Sheriff's Office personnel to follow.

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