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How to Use Narcan
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Step 1
Call 911 if person isn't breathing
Step 2
Give 1 breath every 5 secs until breathing starts
Step 3
Put gloves on and shake vial to make sure medication is at the bottom
Step 4
Snap open vial and remove needle cap
Step 5
Keep vial upright (don't tip) poke the needle into the vial. Pull plunger up to fill to 1 mL line.
Step 6
Poke a needle into muscle of upper arm, thigh, or butt and press the plunger.
Step 7
If no reaction within 3 mins, give a second dose of 1 mL. Repeat every 3 mins if no reaction.
