What Would The Medical Protocol Be In A Vicodin And Percocet Overdose?

A friend of mine overdosed after sniffing vicodin and percocet together in addition to drinking a couple glasses of wine. She went to the hospital this morning. I was just wondering what kind of medical attention she would be receiving for an overdose on sniffing such things?

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One Response to “What Would The Medical Protocol Be In A Vicodin And Percocet Overdose?”

  1. The health care provider will measure and monitor your friends vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. your friends symptoms will be treated as appropriate. Your friend may receive:
    * Activated charcoal
    * Artificial respiration
    * Fluids
    * Laxative
    * Medicine to lower acetaminophen levels in the blood
    * Medicine to reverse the effect of the hydrocodone (narcotic)
    * Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach