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Naloxone for the Treatment of Opioid Overdose
Î MAJOR REVISION – Naloxone should be given in case of opioid
overdose.
Î Naloxone may be administered to pregnant women in cases of
overdose to save the mother's life.
Î Patients who are being treated for OUD (as well as people with a
history of OUD leaving incarceration) and their family members/
significant others should be given naloxone kits or prescriptions for
naloxone.
• Patients and family members/significant others should be trained in the use of
naloxone in overdose.
Î The Guideline Committee, based on consensus opinion, recommends
that first responders such as emergency medical services personnel,
police officers, and firefighters be trained in and authorized to carry
and administer naloxone.
