Signs that people took an excessive dose of the drug, there are many. This may be nausea, vomiting, frothing at the mouth, respiratory arrest, speech disorder, hallucinations, panic and loss of consciousness, and sometimes people may even fall into a coma. If you happen to be near to exceeding their usual dose of drug addicts, a few simple steps can save the life of this man.
First of all, call 03. Describe to the dispatcher the condition of the person and report their whereabouts. This must be done first, because sometimes only concerted action by a skilled provider can save a person from disability, and even death.
While "Ambulance" in a way, don't let a man lose consciousness, talk to him, let him drink, force to answer your questions and be sure to follow his breath. If he loses consciousness, try to revive him: pinch it, RUB it intensively ears, beat his hands against the cheeks.
If a person has no breathing or pulse, and you have the skills of first aid, start CPR or chest compressions. If you have no idea how to do it, then do not attempt to take such measures! Better try to find someone who knows how to do it.
First of all, lay the person on a hard surface and continue to watch that all the time he was conscious. If the victim is in an unconscious condition, check if he's breathing. Most often respiratory function in overdose is violated due to the fact that vomit or sunken language addict block his airway.
If the reason that the person is not breathing, is that he choked on vomit, help him. Turn it face down and clear his mouth with your finger, a pre-wrapped scarf. In the case of tongue falling in throat put your head back the victim – it can gently bring your hand under its neck and lift it. Try to push the lower jaw of the victim to the same level from the top – this will help to free his airway.
Remember that a one-time or continuously inject drugs, young people and women – are someone's children and beloved people, they just waiting at home, like all the others.
The first steps in overdose
First of all, call 03. Describe to the dispatcher the condition of the person and report their whereabouts. This must be done first, because sometimes only concerted action by a skilled provider can save a person from disability, and even death.
While "Ambulance" in a way, don't let a man lose consciousness, talk to him, let him drink, force to answer your questions and be sure to follow his breath. If he loses consciousness, try to revive him: pinch it, RUB it intensively ears, beat his hands against the cheeks.
If a person has no breathing or pulse, and you have the skills of first aid, start CPR or chest compressions. If you have no idea how to do it, then do not attempt to take such measures! Better try to find someone who knows how to do it.
How to help overdose before arrival "first aid"?
First of all, lay the person on a hard surface and continue to watch that all the time he was conscious. If the victim is in an unconscious condition, check if he's breathing. Most often respiratory function in overdose is violated due to the fact that vomit or sunken language addict block his airway.
If the reason that the person is not breathing, is that he choked on vomit, help him. Turn it face down and clear his mouth with your finger, a pre-wrapped scarf. In the case of tongue falling in throat put your head back the victim – it can gently bring your hand under its neck and lift it. Try to push the lower jaw of the victim to the same level from the top – this will help to free his airway.
Remember that a one-time or continuously inject drugs, young people and women – are someone's children and beloved people, they just waiting at home, like all the others.