Overdose
Synopsis
This program is an overview of best practices to keep a person who has overdosed alive between discovery and hospitalization. Practices include quickly finding or identifying the substance the person on which the person has overdosed and traveling to a hospital or other treatment site immediately. Several simulations of different situations are shown, and the narrator asks the viewer what he or she would do differently. It provides an excellent overview of the basic prehospital approach to an overdosed patient. The initial field management of a patient is covered, accompanied by well-done scenarios illustrating incorrect technique. Although the inclusion of more medical detail would have been beneficial, this is a compelling presentation which is highly recommended for use.
Release History & Theatrical Window
23/01/1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Overdose
- Release Date
- 23/01/1977
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overdose
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What is Overdose about?
This program is an overview of best practices to keep a person who has overdosed alive between discovery and hospitalization. Practices include quickly finding or identifying the substance the person on which the person has overdosed and traveling to a hospital or other treatment site immediately. Several simulations of different situations are shown, and the narrator asks the viewer what he or she would do differently. It provides an excellent overview of the basic prehospital approach to an overdosed patient. The initial field management of a patient is covered, accompanied by well-done scenarios illustrating incorrect technique. Although the inclusion of more medical detail would have been beneficial, this is a compelling presentation which is highly recommended for use.
Who directed Overdose?
Overdose was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Overdose?
The principal cast of Overdose includes Not specified.
When was Overdose released and how long is it?
Overdose was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Overdose?
Overdose holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).