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29 Αυγ 2023 · Emergency responses to opioid overdose. Death following opioid overdose is preventable if the person receives basic life support and the timely administration of the drug naloxone. Naloxone is an antidote to opioids that will reverse the effects of an opioid overdose if administered in time.
21 Ιουλ 2023 · Narcotic Bowel Syndrome. Narcotic bowel syndrome is a type of opiate bowel pathology that is characterized by frequent episodes of moderate to severe abdominal pain that worsens with escalating or continued doses of opiates. Narcotic bowel syndrome appears to occur in people with no prior bowel pathology and is a maladaptive response.
28 Μαΐ 2024 · An overdose is when a person consumes “over” the recommended or typical dose of a substance. An overdose can be accidental (i.e., you were prescribed a dose of medication, and your body does not handle it as expected), or it may be intentional.
An opioid overdose is toxicity due to excessive consumption of opioids, such as morphine, codeine, heroin, fentanyl, tramadol, and methadone. [3] [5] This preventable pathology can be fatal if it leads to respiratory depression, a lethal condition that can cause hypoxia from slow and shallow breathing. [3]
30 Οκτ 2020 · Miosis, more commonly referred to as ‘pinpoint pupils’ and a decreased Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) are clinical features of opioid overdose. “Below 8, intubate”: patients with a GCS score less than 8, of any cause, are unable to protect their own airway, therefore, are at risk of obstructing it.
An opioid overdose is a medical emergency. If you or someone you know uses opioids, it’s important to carry naloxone in case of an overdose. If you or a loved one has opioid use disorder, talk to a healthcare provider as soon as possible.
25 Μαρ 2024 · Opioid overdose leads to slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. You can take steps to help prevent an overdose, and respond to one with naloxone.
