C’est quoi faire une overdose ?

L’overdose correspond au surdosage d’un produit psychotrope ou d’une drogue susceptible d’entraîner une perte de conscience puis la mort.

Quels sont les signes d’overdose ?

Reconnaître les signes et les symptômes d’un surdosage, y compris :

• la difficulté à …
• les lèvres ou les ongles bleus.
• les pupilles très petites.
• la peau froide et moite.
• des étourdissements et de la confusion.
• une somnolence extrême.
• des bruits de suffocation, des gargouillements ou des ronflements.

What does overdose do to the body?

• The symptoms of a drug overdose may vary depending on the person, drug, and amount taken. However, universal symptoms include: nausea and vomiting. drowsiness. loss of consciousness. trouble breathing.

What to do in the case of an overdose?

• A majority of overdose deaths are due to respiratory failure, so rescue breathing is crucial when dealing with an overdose. Tilt the head, lift the chin, and pinch the nose. Seal their lips and give two quick breaths into their mouth. Then give one long breath every five seconds.

What does the name overdose mean?

• Drug overdose meaning. A drug overdose is taking too much of a substance, whether it’s prescription, over-the-counter, legal, or illegal.

What do I do if someone is having an overdose?

• Look for Symptoms
• Call 911. If you suspect someone has overdosed,call 911 immediately and try to help the person onto his or her side to prevent choking.
• Administer Naloxone. …
• Stay With The Individual Until Emergency Responders Arrive. …