The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) again wishes to bring attention to and raise awareness of the dangers of the illicit use of opioids, particularly Fentanyl. Fentanyl is a an opioid that can cause respiratory depression, slow heart rate, decreased level of consciousness and death.
Signs of a Fentanyl overdose:
– Person is not moving and will not wake up or respond to your voice or touch.
– Breathing is very slow, irregular or has stopped.
– Lips and nails appear to be blue in color.
– Skin may feel cold and clammy.
– Center part of their eye is very small, “Pinpoint Pupils”.
What YOU can do:
– If signs of an overdose are present Call 911 to get medical help right away.
– Watch the person closely until medical help arrives and commence CPR or rescue breathing if required.
– Naloxone (Narcan™) is an opiate antidote. If caught in time, it can be used to treat an opioid overdose.
Free naloxone kits, and training on how to use the kits, are available from Lambton Public Health, other community organizations, and many pharmacies.
Visit www.ontario.ca/page/get-naloxone-kits-free for locations.
