Stimulate
Say the person’s name loudly
Squeeze the muscle between their shoulder and neck
If they are unresponsive, call 911
Airway
Check if they are breathing normally - at least 10 breaths per minute and no choking or gurgling sounds.
Make sure nothing is in their mouth.
Check for a pulse (heartbeat).
If no pulse, give chest compressions with rescue breathing.
Ventilate
If they are not breathing normally:
Tilt head and lift chin to open their mouth and nose.
Pinch their nostrils.Give 1 breath every 5 seconds.
Use the breathing mask from the naloxone kit.
Evaluate
Check again: are they breathing normally?
Do they have a pulse?
Medication
If they are not breathing normally:
Give 1 dose of naloxone.
Keep giving 1 breath every 5 seconds.
If no change after 3–5 minutes (about 40 breaths), give another dose of naloxone.
Repeat until they are breathing normally or have woken up.
Evaluate
Check breathing, pulse and responsiveness.
Once they are breathing normally, put them in the recovery position and monitor them.
