Naloxone dilution practices

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Victor B. DeLapp
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Naloxone dilution practices

We are currently reviewing our policy/process for administration of naloxone injection for opioid induced toxicity.
Would you be willing to share for following information from your facility:
Do you routinely dilute naloxone prior to administration? If so, what is the final concentration?
Do you dilute naloxone for all indications including respiratory arrest? Or only when the patient exhibits symptomatic indications of toxicity such as decreased Level of Conciousness, decreased respirations, etc.

Thanks, Vic

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