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OPIOID OVERDOSE Presentation for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders provided by the NH Providers Association What is Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose 12 During an opioid overdose injury to the brain can occur ID: 908946

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GET TO KNOWTHE BASICS OF BRAIN INJURY FROM OPIOID OVERDOSE

Presentation for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders

provided by the NH Providers Association

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What is Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose? (1/2)During an opioid overdose, injury to the brain can occurHypoxic and anoxic events are possibleHypoxic brain injury occurs when oxygen flow is restricted to the brainAnoxic brain injury occurs when there is a complete lack of oxygen to the brainThese acquired brain injuries can result in physical impairments and/or changes in behaviors

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Why is Anoxic/Hypoxic Brain Injury occurring?Prior to the regular use of the drug Naloxone (or brand-name Narcan), death among people who overdosed from opioids was more common. Now, there are more survivors of opioid overdose.However, survivors may be living with brain injury and not even know it.

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Signs & Symptoms of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose (1/3)Common Cognitive and Behavioral Symptoms Decline in executive functions (ability to complete tasks)Short-term memory lossDecline in the ability to form new memoriesMood and personality changesInability to pay attention

Difficulty with words

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Signs & Symptoms of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose (2/3)Common Physical Symptoms Lack of coordinationInability to execute a familiar sequence of physical movements Rigidity and myoclonus (sudden muscle spasm)

Weakness of the arms and legs

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Signs & Symptoms of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose (3/3)Impacts to TreatmentDifficulty processing and retaining informationDifficulty following through with assignments, recalling appointments, etc.Impulsivity (controlling emotions and behaviors)Perseveration (repetition of words)

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What are the BASICS of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose?1. People who have survived a nonfatal opioid overdose, may now have a hypoxic or anoxic brain injury.

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1. People who have survived a nonfatal opioid overdose, may now have a hypoxic or anoxic brain injury.Many survivors of nonfatal opioid overdose suffer some level of trauma to the brain and all overdoses have the potential to result in a brain injury.The risk of brain damage grows exponentially with multiple overdoses and revivals.

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What are the Basics of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose?2. Brain injury that results from opioid overdose may be impacting the effectiveness of treatment and recovery.

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2. Brain injury that results from opioid overdose may be impacting the effectiveness of treatment and recovery.Major neurocognitive functions such as attention, memory, processing, and executive functioning are required for successful substance use treatment, but can be the MOST impacted and impaired functions as a result of brain injury.

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What are the Basics of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose?3. Screening can and should be performed to identify brain injury from opioid overdose and to modify the course of treatment if needed.

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3. Screening can and should be performed to identify brain injury from opioid overdose and to modify the course of treatment if needed.Screening and formal medical evaluation is recommended and should be discussed with the individual’s medical care team.Substance use disorder treatment can be modified in many ways, including shorter and more frequent therapy sessions, flexible appointment times, and smaller sizes for group settings.

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Screening for Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose (1/2)A specific tool is not yet available to screen for brain injury from opioid overdose, but there are recommended questions you can ask a client/patient:

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Screening for Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose (1/2)Have you ever lost consciousness from a drug overdose(s)?Do you know how many times you have lost consciousness from a drug overdose?If you have lost consciousness from a drug overdose, do you know when the event(s) occurred?Have you noticed changes since the overdose(s) occurred, such as:Word-finding issues

Memory impairment

Mood swings

Difficulty focusing

Impulsive behavior

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How do I learn more? You can find more information at nhproviders.org/braininjuryoverdoseAdditional information, resources, and continuing education are available

A Community Toolkit is also available so that you can share this message with your community.

Visit

nhproviders.org/toolkit

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Thank you.CONTACT INFORMATIONFor information on the Get to Know the BASICS of Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose campaign and Community Toolkit, please contact Kiri Stroh, kiri@nhproviders.org

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Note: This presentation was revised in April 2021.

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SourcesHong, J. S., Moran, M. T., Eaton, L. A., & Grafton, L. M. (2019). Neurologic, Cognitive, and Behavioral Consequences of Opioid Overdose: A Review. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 7(4), 305-313. doi:10.1007/s40141-019-00247-2 Sieradzki

, K., &

Capuco

, J. (2020, September 1). Brain Injury:  The Silent Partner in Substance Use Disorder & Strategies To Help Those Impacted. Annual Meeting New Hampshire Providers Association, Virtual Summit (New Hampshire).