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irritability, restlessness, agitation, increased blood pressure Increased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, sweating, shivering, chills, tremors, trembling or muscle spasms, dizziness or headache.
It is important to note that as the Naloxone wears off, it is possible symptoms of toxicity re- develop and require further Naloxone treatment. In all cases, anyone who has had an overdose will need medical attention with further monitoring to ensure their safety and should attend a hospital. Naloxone is generally very safe and will not harm someone if they are not experiencing an opioid toxicity and the drug is
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administered. An allergy to Naloxone itself is one of the few situations in which this medication can cause harm. Most provinces have stipulations that protect anyone who intervenes in a critical situation to assist. Good Samaritan laws typically protect against litigious actions because of the need to immediately provide aid in these situations.
EQUIPPING YOUR GOLF COURSE
In most cases, the recommended number of kits will vary on course layout and amenities. As a rule, we suggest that each area of the property that serves alcohol and any “beer carts” should each have 2 Naloxone kits (4 doses) readily
available. You may also want to ensure that course Marshals and other areas that are used for first aid should also have 2 kits available. The safety of your golfers and employees is paramount, and making Naloxone kits available will help your team act quickly and effectively, in case of an overdose situation at your facility.
Naloxone kits are available for FREE through your local pharmacies in Ontario and other provinces. If you do not have your golf course effectively stocked yet, please contact BMC pharmacy or your local pharmacy right now to get your FREE supply of Naloxone kits (note – not all pharmacies carry stock).
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Federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses. Opioid- and Stimulant-related Harms in Canada. Ottawa: Public Health Agency of Canada; March 2023. https://health-infobase.canada.ca/substance-related-harms/opioids-stimulants/
The continuous opioid death crisis in Canada: changing characteristics and implications for path options forward Benedikt Fischer, February 03,2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lana.2023.100437
https://narcannasalspray.ca/en/
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