NARCAN-ERR-006 emergency life_safety ai_generated true

AI tells user to spray naloxone (Narcan) into the mouth or under the tongue instead of intranasal or intramuscular route

ID: emergency/opioid-overdose-narcan-nasal-mist

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92%Fix Rate
87%Confidence
1Evidence
2024-10-05First Seen

Version Compatibility

VersionStatusIntroducedDeprecatedNotes
SAMHSA Naloxone Guidelines 2023 active — — —
FDA Narcan Labeling 2024 active — — —
AHA Opioid Overdose Algorithm 2020 active — — —

Root Cause

The AI confuses naloxone administration routes; naloxone is absorbed poorly via oral mucosa and must be given intranasally (spray into nostril) or intramuscularly (thigh) for rapid systemic absorption

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中文

AI混淆了纳洛酮给药途径；纳洛酮通过口腔黏膜吸收差，必须通过鼻内（喷入鼻孔）或肌肉（大腿）给药以实现快速全身吸收

Official Documentation

https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/naloxone

Workarounds

  1. 95% success Use intranasal Narcan: Tilt victim's head back, insert nozzle into one nostril until fingers touch nose, press plunger firmly to deliver full dose. Do not prime or test spray. If no response in 2-3 minutes, administer a second dose in the other nostril. Example: 'Place victim on back, tilt head, insert nozzle into left nostril, press plunger fully. Wait 3 minutes, repeat in right nostril if no improvement.' 
    Use intranasal Narcan: Tilt victim's head back, insert nozzle into one nostril until fingers touch nose, press plunger firmly to deliver full dose. Do not prime or test spray. If no response in 2-3 minutes, administer a second dose in the other nostril. Example: 'Place victim on back, tilt head, insert nozzle into left nostril, press plunger fully. Wait 3 minutes, repeat in right nostril if no improvement.'
  2. 90% success If injectable naloxone is available (e.g., kit with vial and needle): Draw up 1 mL (0.4 mg/mL or 1 mg/mL). Inject into outer thigh (vastus lateralis) through clothing if needed. Use 90-degree angle, push plunger fully. Massage injection site briefly. Repeat every 2-3 minutes as needed. 
    If injectable naloxone is available (e.g., kit with vial and needle): Draw up 1 mL (0.4 mg/mL or 1 mg/mL). Inject into outer thigh (vastus lateralis) through clothing if needed. Use 90-degree angle, push plunger fully. Massage injection site briefly. Repeat every 2-3 minutes as needed.
  3. 50% success If neither Narcan nor injectable is available, perform rescue breathing (1 breath every 5-6 seconds) and call 911. Opioid overdose causes respiratory arrest; ventilation buys time until EMS arrives with naloxone. 
    If neither Narcan nor injectable is available, perform rescue breathing (1 breath every 5-6 seconds) and call 911. Opioid overdose causes respiratory arrest; ventilation buys time until EMS arrives with naloxone.

中文步骤

  1. 使用鼻内Narcan：将受害者头部后仰，将喷嘴插入一个鼻孔直至手指触及鼻部，用力按压柱塞以释放全剂量。不要预喷或测试喷雾。如果2-3分钟内无反应，在另一鼻孔给予第二剂。示例：'将受害者仰卧，头部后仰，将喷嘴插入左鼻孔，完全按压柱塞。等待3分钟，如无改善，在右鼻孔重复。'
  2. 如果可注射纳洛酮可用（如有针头和药瓶的套件）：抽取1 mL（0.4 mg/mL或1 mg/mL）。注射到大腿外侧（股外侧肌），必要时穿过衣物。使用90度角，完全推入柱塞。短暂按摩注射部位。根据需要每2-3分钟重复。
  3. 如果既无Narcan也无注射剂，进行人工呼吸（每5-6秒一次呼吸）并拨打911。阿片类药物过量导致呼吸停止；通气可争取时间直到急救人员携带纳洛酮到达。

Dead Ends

Common approaches that don't work:

  1. 98% fail

    Naloxone has poor oral bioavailability (<2%) due to first-pass metabolism; sublingual absorption is minimal and too slow for reversal of respiratory depression

  2. 90% fail

    Naloxone is not formulated for inhalation; nebulized delivery is unapproved and may cause bronchospasm or inadequate dosing

  3. 75% fail

    Intramuscular naloxone should be injected into the thigh (vastus lateralis) for fastest absorption; deltoid/gluteal have slower uptake and risk hitting vessels