About opioid safety toolkit
This toolkit has been designed with consumers and health professionals to help guide the safe use of prescription opioids. To get the best experience, please select one of the following options and continue, indicating who this toolkit is for.
I take prescription opiods
I care for or know someone with prescribed opioids
I am prescribed opiods for pain associated with cancer
In case of emergency
01
Call an ambulance (000)
Naloxone only works temporarily (for around 20 minutes) so it is important that the ambulance is on the way.
02
Administer Naloxone, spray one dose into the nostril.
If using the injection, inject one dose into the outer shoulder or thigh muscle. Note the time of administration. If no response after 2-3 minutes, repeat the dose.
03
Place in recovery position, and stay until help arrives
Ensure the airway is clear and the person is on their side.
Learn recovery positionIt is important to recognise the symptoms
Knowing what to look for can be life-saving. Let's learn what to watch for:
Being extremely drowsy/veryhard to wake up (like a deepsleep) or being slumped over
Struggling to breath, snoring or gurgling
A blue tinge to the lips or nails
Pinpoint pupils
Being cold and clammy