STERNUM RUM

Unsure if your friend is unconscious? Give them the sternum rub as demonstrated below. This should wake them up – if it does not they may be experiencing an overdose!

WITNESSING AN OVERDOSE?

  • Call 911! If you believe someone is overdosing do not wait!
  • Give sternum rub, if they do not wake up, they may be overdosing
  • Administer naloxone or narcan
  • Give CPR
  • After 2 minutes, administer naloxone or NARCAN again
  • Continue until help arrives
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