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Overdoses can be fatal we will work with you to prevent o/d's i.e. do' and 'don’t's' and how to recognise an overdose, help you to help someone regain consciousness and how to put someone into the recovery position.
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Do check if they are conscious by shaking them and calling their name, sqeeze earlobe/press on fingernails hard.
Do whatever you can to keep the person awake.
Don't give them any other drugs, including tea and coffee.
Do keep them talking and keep and on there feet if they are still conscious.
Do dial 999 and check there breathing and pulse if they are unconscious.
Don't be afraid of calling 999 as the police will not come out in the event of an overdose.
Do put them in the recovery position and keep checking there breathing and pulse,if they are not breathing.
Do remove any obstructions including dentures.
Do lay on back of a hard surface.
Do head backwards, mouth open.
Do hold nose closed.
Do mouth to mouth.
Do blow air into mouth and let go of nose.
Do repeat this 12 times per minute if they are not breathing or breathing inadequatly.
What to do if there is no pulse aswell as no breathing -
You will need to give a heart massage. Give 2 full breaths without pause to inflate and oxygenate the lungs. Then, find the end of the breastbone and place 2 fingers on the bottom end of it, then place the heel of the other hand next to the fingers, this is the place you need to compress, cover this hand with your other hand and interlock the fingers. Keep your arms straight and press down. You will need to do 15 compressions then 2 breaths and continue with this until the ambulance arrives or the person shows signs of life.
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