Rapid Response Guide to Opioid Emergencies by Greg Clarkes

Author:Greg Clarkes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Brush Education
Published: 2020-06-02T13:22:22+00:00

K-9 opioid emergencies

Tactical teams often have dogs as members. In many law-enforcement and security applications, dogs do their primary work with their noses. Contact with, and inhalation of, fentanyl or carfentanil powders or liquids could be life-threatening.

Prepare for the possibility of exposure. It is important to have a procedure in place with the veterinarian attached to your agency. K-9 team members should also have their own PFAK, which their handlers should carry.

Dogs in opioid crisis need care and intervention the same as humans. If a K-9 team member loses consciousness, has slowed breathing, and shows signs and symptoms of overdose like a human, give them naloxone. In most cases, using Narcan nasal spray can be safe and effective for dogs. Follow up with the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Decontamination of the dog must also occur. Flushing with water at the scene of an emergency renders most opioid powders and liquids inert. Most veterinarians recommend a follow-up shower with soap and water to remove all traces from fur and skin.

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